Editorial position available

[lvisson at AOL.COM]

Posted by Lynn Visson
Editor-in-Chief
Hippocrene Books
New York, NY 10016
Editor

Publication or Company:  Hippocrene Books

Industry:  Book Publishing

Job Duration: Full Time

Job Location: New York, NY USA

Job Requirements:
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 and language-specific proofreaders.
Coordinate cookbooks as point person for various freelance cookbook 
editors.
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 desirable), 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 cuisines preferred.

About Our Company: For more than 30 years, Hippocrene 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.

Contact: Samantha Edussuriya
Email Address: hippocrene.books at verizon.net
Address: USA

Fax: 212-779-9338

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






Samantha Edussuriya
Hippocrene Books
171 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Ph. (212) 685-4371
Fx. (212) 779-9338
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