Job Opening
 

Responsibilities
• Product Development: Actively participating in and creating innovative ideas with an interdisciplinary team charged with developing creative ideas for new products, analyzing corporate cost benefits and outlining value equations for consumers.
• Project Management: Managing each detail of the editorial process—from editing manuscripts to approving final cover art. Will be required to manage the details of several complex projects at once, from setting up appropriate filing systems to facilitating the approval of final files. Also responsible for approving typeset pages. Will be a key contact for internal partners on matters of manuscript development, editorial tone and style, project production and page layout.
• Electronic Project Management: Prefer an individual who is conversant in print-to-web technologies and methods, which is a growing part of this position and industry.
• Author Care and Development: Responsible for working as a key team member in acquiring product ideas and proposals from major partners and authors; also responsible for working with partners in finalizing each detail of a new product proposal, assisting authors in the process of writing appropriate manuscripts, and ghost-writing materials as needed.
• Product Management: Collaborating with Zondervan marketing, production and sales departments, as well as outside designers, typesetters and freelancers on all aspects of product development; also managing project budgets and working with outside vendors on cost-cutting initiatives.
• Zondervan Teams: Representing assigned projects Bible Leadership Team meetings, marketing team meetings and sales conferences.
 
Knowledge/Experience
• 2 to 5 years of editorial experience required
• BA in English or related field required; Master’s degree in English or related field and/or seminary degree preferred
• Work experience in the Christian publishing arena preferred
• Must demonstrate an excellent ability to edit manuscripts according to agreed-upon parameters
• Must be an excellent interpersonal communicator with an ability to work well with authors and other team members
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and various internet applications
• Familiarity with web applications preferred
• Knowledge of and participation in the Christian publishing environment preferred.
 
Skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership skills and editorial skills
• Strong project management and relational skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience and ability to work cross departmentally
• Knowledge of electronic print-to-web processes
 
Personal Characteristics
• Self starter and flexible
• Innovative thinker and proactive
• Team player and energetic
• Detail oriented and works well under pressure
 

Hours: Hours 8:00am – 5:00pm, M-F
 

TO APPLY, please complete our online application form.

TO APPLY via mail please send a letter of interest and a personal resume to:
VH-HR
Zondervan
5300 Patterson SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49530