What are the responsibilities and job description for the Book Development Editor position at American Counseling Association?

Responsibilities

Ensure the quality and editorial integrity of all book publications.
Perform precise copyediting across a diverse range of scholarly and professional books.
Conduct detailed line editing to refine grammar, punctuation, and overall clarity.
Review manuscripts for coherence, consistency, and factual accuracy.
Verify that all required manuscript elements are complete and prepared for smooth typesetting and production.
Clean and format files to align with APA style and ACA house style guidelines.
Identify and address issues with visual materials, such as improperly formatted images, tables, or figures and work with authors and Digital Publishing Specialist to ensure compliant visual materials.
Notify the Director of Publications when reused content requires copyright permissions or clearance.
Communicate clearly, professionally, and supportively with authors, contributors, and colleagues.
Oversee ISBN assignment and coordinate the Cataloging in Publication (CIP) process.
Contribute to special projects and new initiatives as assigned.
Apply diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) principles to all aspects of editorial work.
Support the Publications team by responding to inquiries in the shared inbox.
Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach within the team, proactively addressing challenges and contributing ideas.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in book publishing, academic publishing, or scholarly communications, with a focus on editorial functions such as developmental editing, copyediting, proofreading, and content development.

Expertise in applying editorial style guides, including APA Style (latest edition) and The Chicago Manual of Style, with the ability to adapt to and enforce house style guidelines.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with publishing and editorial tools such as Adobe Acrobat, editorial tracking software, or content management systems.

Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced publishing environment.

Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with authors, contributors, and internal stakeholders.

Creative problem-solver with a passion for publishing, content development, and contributing to the growth and impact of ACA’s book publishing program.

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA), with the ability to integrate these principles into editorial work and author relations.

Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing project needs.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a small, dynamic publications team.

Familiarity with the counseling profession, mental health fields, or academic publishing is a plus, but not required.

Location : Hybrid. Candidate must live within the Washington DC metro area.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer

At ACA, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other protected status designated by federal, state or local law.

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