Senior Editor
CurrentSenior Editor within the Zondervan Bibles divisionResponsible for the day-to-day management of the manuscript, from content editing to copyediting to the project’s completion. Involved at all stages: providing input at titling and packaging meetings, directing the work of copyeditors and proofreaders, incorporating author changes, and teaming with the typesetter and creative director to ensure the best possible product makes it to market on schedule. Projects include new and revised titles, line extensions, and print and digital products. • Project management – Manages every detail of the editorial process—from receiving, organizing and editing manuscripts to finalizing cover art. Includes content editing, line editing, indexing, working with outside freelancers to handle copyediting and proofreading, and managing the page stage of typesetting. Collaborates with Zondervan marketing, composition and production departments to coordinate schedules and bring product to market in a timely manner. Serves as a key contact for internal partners on matters of manuscript development and editorial tone and style.• Author care and development – Maintains contact with authors, agents, and freelancers as needed, ensuring delivery of manuscript as scheduled.• Proposal development – Supervises special projects as needed such as leading or collaborating on teams to flesh out product proposals.• Bible group teams – Represents assigned projects at team meetings, marketing team meetings, and sales conferences.• Marketing collateral development – Reviews and edits marketing copy from marketing team members.
