Guilford Press is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining a talented, dedicated staff. Located in New York City, we publish acclaimed books and periodicals in the areas of psychology and mental health, education, research methods, and geography. We offer our employees a collaborative and highly productive work environment, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career development.
Current Positions Open:
Associate Managing Editor
We are seeking a talented production editorial professional looking to advance his or her career in academic publishing. The candidate will work with the Managing Editor to ensure the timely production of all titles, print and electronic, while maintaining Guilford’s high editorial standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this hands-on position include:
- Preparation of a number of manuscripts for copy editing and other pre-press processes.
- Troubleshooting technical issues for InDesign coding, art work, and other images.
- Coordinating and troubleshooting production for all ebook formats.
The position also entails supervision of staff members who handle:
- Input and typeset processes.
- Processes for online supplements and samples.
- Permissions, copyrights and product archives.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of book production editing with demonstrated increases in responsibility and supervisory/coordinating experience.
- Must have superior copy editing, proofreading and trafficking skills.
- The ability to utilize Excel and databases, as well as knowledge of and enthusiasm for the ebook environment, is needed to thrive in this role.
- Familiarity with American Psychological Association style, InDesign, and permissions is a plus.
- This position requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably with an emphasis on English language.
Special Instructions
Guilford Press offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Please include a cover letter with your resume. Respond via email to: Lynn Penney, Director of Human Resources at resume@guilford.com with subject line: Associate Managing Editor.
Customer Service Professional
We have an excellent opportunity in our Fulfillment Department if you are looking to start a career in publishing. Previous hires have been promoted within the company to positions in our Marketing, Sales, Rights, and Editorial departments.
We seek a productive and organized customer service professional who enjoys interacting with customers and authors by phone, email, and in person.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Managing key accounts and learning their policies and requirements.
- Processing orders and credit memos.
- Liaising with authors to get their books to speaking engagements and conferences.
- Taking on special projects in order to find solutions to new problems that arise from an ever-changing publishing industry.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Should have customer service or related work experience with strong problem solving, listening, and communication skills.
- Should be willing to learn new skills, but already have a facility with Excel and strong general computer skills.
- Occasional travel to conferences is required.
We offer a collaborative atmosphere, while seeking staff who can work independently. We have a relaxed atmosphere and maintain high expectations.
This is a full time position with competitive salary and excellent benefits.
Special Instructions
Candidates should send their resume with a well-written cover letter and salary required, to the attention of Christopher Etsell at resume@guilford.com with Customer Service Professional in the subject line. Please note that resumes received without cover letters will not be considered. The cover letter should address your key skills and how they might apply to the above job requirements.
No calls, snail mail, faxes, or agencies please.
