Role overview

As an Editorial Production Assistant at BJU Press, you will play a supporting role on the Editorial team, contributing to the mission of producing K–12 educational materials with a biblical worldview for Christian schools and homeschools. Your primary responsibility will be to perform editorial production tasks, including proofreading textbooks and digital resources, working independently or under the direction of an editor. Your work will enhance product value by ensuring conformity to BJU Press style and departmental guidelines, while also lowering production costs through efficiency and attentiveness. After successful onboarding, a regular part-time employee in this position may apply for a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

Direct the editing of ancillary BJU Press products as assigned, which may include developmental editing, copyediting, and production editing.
Direct editorial production tasks as assigned.
Proofread BJU Press print and digital products.
Learn and review BJU Press style, policies, and procedures, suggesting updates or improvements to the editorial production specialist or editorial manager as appropriate.
Uphold the BJU Press brand image and publishing standards.
Complete special projects as assigned.

Skills

and Attributes

An eye for attractive and user-friendly layout and design.
Ability to follow established procedures.
Good organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to stay focused and work efficiently to meet deadlines.
Ability to work with a team.
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

Qualifications

Strong skills in English grammar, mechanics, and other characteristics of good writing.
Proficiency in applying the Chicago Manual of Style and other reference sources (can be learned on the job).
Acceptable performance on the BJU Press editorial test.
Master’s degree in a relevant discipline OR Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years of related experience OR 4+ years of related experience in a relevant discipline OR equivalent demonstrated aptitude.
Applicants for a position within the Bob Jones University group (Bob Jones University, Bob Jones Academy, or BJU Press) must be born-again Christians with a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Applicants must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission, and core biblical doctrines.
Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support the group’s positions on various issues.
Employees are to be active members of a local Bible-believing church holding orthodox theology.
Applicants must be committed to providing students with an excellent, world-class education from a biblical worldview that prepares them for a lifetime of service for Jesus Christ.

Compensation and Benefits

Full-time position.
Benefitted.

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