UCLA
AAPI Multimedia Textbook Senior Editor
UCLA, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Under the direction of the Co-Directors and Content Coordinator, this position will administer the editorial process for the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Multimedia Textbook, a project of the UCLA Asian American Studies Center. The AAPI Multimedia Textbook is a narrative change project that brings together distinguished scholarship, open access technology, and ethnic studies pedagogy to deepen public knowledge about who we are, strengthen students' historical empathy and bring AAPI stories into every classroom. It is a free AAPI resource geared toward students and instructors in 9th-14th grade classrooms. The Senior Editor will review manuscripts of chapter narratives for logic, organization, style, and rational development of content, while also ensuring consistency between chapters throughout the textbook. The Senior Editor will work closely with the Content Coordinator, chapter authors, copyeditors, archivists, and chapter curriculum developers.
Salary & Compensation
UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications
Proven ability to perform all aspects of the editorial process independently and manage complex projects with expertise in academic writing (e.g., using University of Chicago stylistic guidelines), with respect to content, logic, style, and presentation. (Required)
Demonstrated working knowledge of Comparative Race Relations, Literature, History and the Humanities, Ethnic Studies, Labor Studies, or related field, or equivalent editorial or academic experience. (Preferred)
Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and spoken in dealing with scholars, students, editors, writers, reviewers and publishing personnel. (Required)
Ability to do follow-up correspondence with authors and writers on their manuscripts. (Required)
The ability to work in collaboration with various stakeholders, publications unit staff and other Center staff. (Required)
Demonstrated proofreading skills to edit manuscripts, galleys, press releases, and websites. Proficient internet research skills. (Required)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe In-Design Software (Required)
Working knowledge of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. (Preferred)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training (Required)
Master's Degree preferred or equivalent demonstrated editorial and writing experience with scholarly and/or professional and institutional materials. (Preferred)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
Schedule
Variable based on operations and supervisor needs
Union/Policy Covered
99-Policy Covered
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Campus Requisition #:
5047
UC Payroll Title:
WRITER EDITOR 3
Department:
ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES CENTER
Appointment Type:
1 - Staff: Contract
Budgeted Pay Scale:
$68,800-$83,520 Annually
Full Salary Range:
USD $68,800.00/Yr. - USD $141,000.00/Yr.
Onsite | Remote | Hybrid Type:
Fully Remote
Department Location:
335 Portola Plz Asian American Studies Center
Full or Part Time:
Full Time
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Salary & Compensation
UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications
Proven ability to perform all aspects of the editorial process independently and manage complex projects with expertise in academic writing (e.g., using University of Chicago stylistic guidelines), with respect to content, logic, style, and presentation. (Required)
Demonstrated working knowledge of Comparative Race Relations, Literature, History and the Humanities, Ethnic Studies, Labor Studies, or related field, or equivalent editorial or academic experience. (Preferred)
Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and spoken in dealing with scholars, students, editors, writers, reviewers and publishing personnel. (Required)
Ability to do follow-up correspondence with authors and writers on their manuscripts. (Required)
The ability to work in collaboration with various stakeholders, publications unit staff and other Center staff. (Required)
Demonstrated proofreading skills to edit manuscripts, galleys, press releases, and websites. Proficient internet research skills. (Required)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe In-Design Software (Required)
Working knowledge of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. (Preferred)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training (Required)
Master's Degree preferred or equivalent demonstrated editorial and writing experience with scholarly and/or professional and institutional materials. (Preferred)
Special Conditions for Employment
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
Schedule
Variable based on operations and supervisor needs
Union/Policy Covered
99-Policy Covered
Complete Position Description
View Job Description
Apply
Campus Requisition #:
5047
UC Payroll Title:
WRITER EDITOR 3
Department:
ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES CENTER
Appointment Type:
1 - Staff: Contract
Budgeted Pay Scale:
$68,800-$83,520 Annually
Full Salary Range:
USD $68,800.00/Yr. - USD $141,000.00/Yr.
Onsite | Remote | Hybrid Type:
Fully Remote
Department Location:
335 Portola Plz Asian American Studies Center
Full or Part Time:
Full Time
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