Part-Time Student Editorial Specialist

Location: Hybrid, Chicago, IL

Job-Type: Part-Time Student

Student Workers Part-Time benefits include paid leave and sick time.

The Opportunity

The Editorial Specialist must exercise independent judgment and possess discretion in making decisions on the front-end of a key aspect of our core business (shaping and positioning the books we publish). The Editorial Specialist is also responsible for performing detailed, substantive editing on our book manuscripts, and proactively engaging with authors with the end goal of helping our readers know, love, and serve Jesus Christ. This work is highly intellectual and specialized.

About Us

Moody Bible Institute is a Christ-centered higher education and media ministry dedicated to equipping people with the truth of God's Word. Through trusted biblical teaching, media, and educational resources, Moody reaches audiences around the world with the gospel and seeks to make a lasting Kingdom impact.

What You'll Do

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Work with Developmental Editorial Team
• Prepare manuscripts for typesetting; care for detail (e.g. endnotes, formatting, etc.).
• Review page proofs/assist with proofreading house-wide.
• Compile editor and author corrections to second pages.
• Use iThenticate to review/flag instances of plagiarism or insufficient citations
• Developmentally edit manuscripts.
• Production Process Specialist
• Register books with Library of Congress.
• Take on various back-end tasks (archiving/shelving books, CIP data, registering for copyright, etc.).
• PPM/Tracking Report
• Schedule Organization.
• Expert in Tracking Report.
• Other related administrative tasks that are helpful to the Editorial team.

Top Qualifications

Required

• Loves books.
• Strong theological grounding and an appreciation for Moody’s platform.
• Able to work in the US legally without sponsorship.

Preferred

• Organized individual with self-starting capabilities, able to prioritize a task list.
• Understanding of the inner workings of the publishing process as a whole.
• Willingness to take on detail-oriented tasks.