The McGraw-Hill Companies is driving the education, financial services, and business information markets through leading brands such as McGraw-Hill Education and Standard & Poor's. McGraw-Hill Professional, a division of McGraw-Hill Education, is recognized for publishing the most respected and well-known works in a wide range of professional fields, namely Medical, Business, and Technical. McGraw-Hill Professional is a leader in providing on-the-job content and solutions to professionals throughout the world. In addition, McGraw-Hill Professional has been a leader in creating online and digital solutions to professionals and students in medicine through AccessMedicine, or to engineers through its Digital Engineering Library. In addition to the Business, Medical, and Technical markets, McGraw-Hill Professional is a publishing and content leader in Education and Test Prep and in Consumer categories such as health and self-help. McGraw-Hill Professional has an exciting opportunity for a Sr Project Development Editor - Medical based in our New York office. The Sr. Project Development Editor is responsible for development and editing of medical, nursing and allied health titles from manuscript through published books. The Project Development Editor, in collaboration with sponsoring editors and other team members, is responsible for ensuring the successful development, editing and production of specifically assigned print and nonprint/digital products. The editor will work closely with authors, editorial team members, production, marketing, and additional internal staff. Essential Accountabilities: Instruct authors regarding manuscript submission procedures and guidelines. Provide in-depth analysis of author's presentation and writing style and provide substantive direction and feedback to authors about goals and objectives for their manuscript. Work with authors and sponsors in reviewing manuscript status early in the editorial process, tracking each title with the use of phone calls, e-mails, and manuscript logs. Participate in activities that broaden understanding of the digital competitive landscape as related to assigned projects. Transmit a minimum of 12 titles per year into production and meet budgeted publication dates. Work with, train, and supervise freelance development editors, and permissions editors, in meeting these goals. Plan editorial features and formats of books. Work with Digital group and other staff to develop and produce multimedia and online components on assigned titles. Review editing of manuscript and work with full-service suppliers throughout the publication process; offering necessary feedback and supervision. Attend launch meetings, production meetings, and meetings with sponsors and managing editor as needed. Serve as author liaison from contract through manuscript delivery to publication on assigned titles and perform all other duties assigned. BA or BS degree required. Must have 3 to 5 years of medical manuscript editing or textbook development experience. Able to work independently in a deadline-sensitive and fast-paced environment. Outstanding communication skills (both oral and written) required; this is critical for developing successful relationships with authors and all in-house departments. Must be detail oriented; requires simultaneous review and processing of manuscript and follow-up on many projects. Knowledge of AMA, APA, and Chicago Manual editorial styles needed; necessary for reviewing manuscript and editing for compliance to medical editorial style. Medical copy editing and proofreading experience. Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel. Substantive editing skills preferred. Basic knowledge of medical science, allied health or nursing a plus. Ability to evaluate art programs preferred. The McGraw-Hill Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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