Full-Time Associate Editor/Editor
Job Description
Who we’re looking for:
We’re looking for someone who is passionate, hardworking, and eager to further their publishing career. This position requires proficiency in editing a variety of projects concurrently, confidence in steering higher-level assignments, and collaboration both departmentally and interdepartmentally.
Our ideal candidate has an ability to do intense focused work in substantive editing and content development, as well as a gift for understanding the nuances of voice as it applies to various projects. This person will be expected to represent the editorial department for wholesale projects and national account programs, and will help make sure that products go to press clean, complete, and error free.
Responsibilities:
We need the editorial equivalent of a Swiss Army knife: someone who can move between project management, editing, and writing. Your days will be filled with short and long-range assignments, each with their own needs and deadlines. You’ll need to be good at maintaining a flexible schedule, shifting your attention quickly, and working independently.
Tasks include but are not limited to:
- working collaboratively with each project team to develop copy on a variety of gifting titles, from books and journals to greeting cards and children’s books
- serves as project editor from launch to approval to print, working alongside design and production teams
- creating copy and maintaining branding consistency for private-label products and sales projects
- curating and fact-checking quotations
- working with internal and external authors
- ensuring adherence to style, branding, grammar, and proper mechanical usage for all projects
What else?
The following is a list of characteristics we’ll find in an ideal candidate:
- focused, confident, and detail-oriented
- cooperative, collaborative, and flexible
- emotionally intelligent and appreciates the opportunity to work on products that are all about care, connection, and the human experience
- sensitive to nuance and tone
- has a firm grasp of the publishing process, specifically with regard to manuscripts and content development
- able to write in a warm, inspiring, and genuine voice that matches the company’s established brand
Depending on the skills and experience of the candidate, this job will be qualified as Associate Editor or Editor.
Compensation:
- Salary (DOE) and profit sharing plan
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with a health savings account
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time-off for vacation and sick time
- Flexible work environment
About Compendium
Since 1985, Compendium has turned everyday items into extraordinary gifts, and everyday occasions into memorable events. We combine fresh, vibrant designs with thoughtful and inspiring words to create gift books, journals, greeting cards, stationery, and desk accessories that are sold on our website and in thousands of specialty gift stores nationwide. Compendium products celebrate the best parts of the human spirit, and highlight what it truly means to live inspired. We are located in Seattle, Washington.
Compendium values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, and foreign-born residents to apply. Compendium is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply
Please submit your résumé and cover letter to editorial@compendiuminc.com with the subject line “Associate Editor/Editor Position.”375 total views, 0 today