Job opening

[lvisson at AOL.COM]

From:
Lynn Visson
Editor-in-Chief
Hippocrene Books

POSITION: Associate Language Editor

COMPANY: Hippocrene Books

INDUSTRY:  Book Publishing

JOB DURATION: Full Time

JOB LOCATION: New York, NY USA

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The candidate will work with the
Acquisition Editor, in-house, and freelance staff, to shepherd 
phrasebooks,
dictionaries, beginner's guides and other language-related titles from
acquisition through editing, production and marketing. Write copy, edit,
work with typesetters, designers, language-specific proofreaders, and
coordinate readers and tech staff for audio recordings when necessary. 
This
position will provide the successful applicant with a thorough 
knowledge of
all aspects of book publishing.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates should have a BA (foreign language studies preferred), 2-3 
yrs
on-the-job experience in a publishing environment (trade or academic 
book
publishing); editorial experience (writing, copyediting, proofreading, 
with
an eye for accuracy and detail); be responsible, resourceful, and
hard-working  with a high degree of interpersonal, communication, and
organizational skills. A working knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style 
and
competency in Microsoft Office are necessary. A demonstrated interest in
foreign languages and fluency/proficiency in foreign languages 
preferred.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY: For more than 30 years, Hippocre Books has been a 
leading
publisher of language, travel, history and cookbooks. With a focus on
less-commonly taught languages, and regional and ethnic cuisines, 
Hippocrene
Books is a small, independent publisher with nearly 40 new book titles a
year, and an extensive and active backlist.

Please send all responses to the Managing Editor, Ms. Samantha 
Edussuriya, at
E-mail:  sedussuriya at hippocrenebooks.com (not to Lynn Visson)
Hippocree Books
Address: 171 Madison Avenu, NY, NY 10016

Special Instructions: Please include a cover letter with resume. 
Electronic
applications preferred. No phone calls please.

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