World Languages Editorial Assistant

Job Summary

To support the publication of world languages textbooks and linguistics titles, the full-time remote World Languages Editorial Assistant will manage various editorial projects, liaise with authors, and assist in the peer review process while gaining valuable experience in book publishing.

Key responsibilities

• Project manage a variety of editorial tasks in collaboration with the lead editor of Languages and Linguistics
• Oversee the peer review process for language and linguistics proposals, with potential involvement in other subjects
• Perform developmental editing and prepare manuscripts for publication, including formatting and quality assessment of multimedia resources

Required qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. with 1-2 years of office experience
• Intermediate proficiency or higher in a language other than English, preferably Russian or Arabic, alongside fluency in English
• Ability to work remotely during Eastern Time business hours