WAML Map & GIS Job BlogDate: May 10, 2007 | Category: Cartography
Map Editor, Globe Pequot Press
The Globe Pequot Press seeks highly detailed editor to edit and develop
maps. This editor will have five or more years of book and/or map
publishing experience. Must be able to work with Adobe Illustrator!
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Work with authors and editors to get maps and manuscripts in on time
and clearly communicate expectations and timetables; evaluate maps for
revision and copyediting needs; research and/or solicit text revisions
to maps; work with authors and editors to obtain text and/or art for
products.
2. Assign projects to freelance copy editors and proofreaders and
traffic projects from initial map or concept to finished product.
3. Review edited map manuscripts; organize map materials; check page
proofs; integrate author/editor/cartographer changes; review PDFs.
4. Enter title information into Quality Solutions.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Diplomatic and patient
• Detail oriented and organized
• Able to meet and juggle multiple deadlines
• Excellent command of English grammar
Please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements via email
to jobs@globepequot.com
The Globe Pequot Press
http://www.globepequot.com246
Goose Lane
Guilford, CT