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SENIOR EDITOR
Job Title: SENIOR EDITOR
Job Code: 2851
FLSA: E
Job Level: 13
Revised Date: 01/01/2024
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
Responsible for executing a publications content and messaging strategy that supports key priorities, informs and engages internal and external stakeholders, enhances University and departmental standing, promotes key fundraising initiatives, and supports departmental core values.
Work Performed
Solicit books or journals for publication by acquiring new sources, determining financial and operational feasibility, growth potential, scholarly merit, and best fit for the University and the department.
Arrange for review of both existing and prospective books and journals by experts in the field.
Serve as a lead strategist and editor, overseeing editorial content creation and initiatives.
Prepare acquisitions and present projects to leadership for final publishing approval, and follow up on questions or suggestions as appropriate.
Serve as liaison between sponsors and/or editorial groups during all phases.
Propose, prepare, and negotiate contracts, outlining appropriate and pertinent information.
Align editorial themes and assets to the needs of target audiences. Work with departmental staff to ensure each publication is onboarded smoothly and efficiently.
Manage publishing relationships on an ongoing basis, ensuring that editorial and publishing contracts are fulfilled.
Strategically identify and follow trends and developments in all pertinent areas of publishing.
Represent the department in relevant public engagements.
Coordinate activities to develop and schedule priorities, including but not limited to; planning, maintaining, reporting, and managing financial arrangements.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, in order to support acquisitions and relationship management.
Oversee the growth and development of special projects.
Supervise the activities of special publishing projects and staff.
Manage various personnel functions for these positions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, and vacation and other leave schedules.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires high-level organizational, analytical, and communications skills acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program
Experience
This position requires a minimum of five years' publishing experience.
Skills
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
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