Senior Managing Editor - remote job

SIL International is hiring a Senior Managing Editor - a senior role, so the employer expects you to make the calls yourself. The role sits in Content and translation and is fully remote. The company places no restriction on where the candidate lives, so you can apply from anywhere.

The employer did not publish a figure; that is settled at interview. The advert sets no condition on working hours.

This vacancy passed an automated check: the list excludes any advert requiring a foreign work permit, visa sponsorship, a particular citizenship, or residence in a specific country.

Job Title Senior Managing Editor Location Global Position Type Volunteer Job Description Volunteer / self supporting staff position. Senior Managing Editor is a critical role in SIL's academic publishing workflow, leading and coordinating editorial production across our publishing programs. This is a key leadership role focused on ensuring that all content meets our high standards for accuracy, clarity, tone, and mission alignment and meets projected timelines. The ideal candidate is an experienced editor and project manager who thrives in a fully remote environment and is passionate about nonprofit publishing and SIL's mission-driven work. Full time applicants preferred but will consider 20-30 hours per week applicants. Responsibilities

* Oversee editorial workflows for multiple publications, from manuscript to final proof

* Collaborate with authors, editors, designers, production staff, and marketing to manage project timelines and deliverables

* Supervise inhouse content editors, copyeditors, and proofreaders

* Ensure consistency in voice, tone, and style across all publications

* Implement and maintain editorial guidelines and processes

* Stay current with issues, trends and best practices in academic publishing

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Demonstrated success managing complex editorial projects and teams (or equivalent)

* Exceptional copyediting, line editing, and proofreading skills

* Strong understanding of editorial workflows, house style sheets, style guides (e.g., Chicago), and project management tools

* Comfortable working independently in a remote team environment

* Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

* Commitment to publication accessibility; and equity, diversity, and inclusion of language in publishing

Education and Experience:

* Bachelor's degree required; advanced credentials in Publishing or disciplines related to SIL domains preferred

* 3+ years experience managing editorial teams, or cross-functional content projects

* 5+ years experience working in SIL domain or project roles (or equivalent) preferred

* 5+ years of editorial experience in non-profit academic publishing, or extensive experience as a regularly published author of academic articles or books

* Proven experience with manuscript development, content editing, copyediting, and proofreading across a range of formats (books, digital content)

Training and Orientation: On-the-job training provided, and provision for professional development Weekly Hours 40 Originally posted on Himalayas