Trade Editor

To advance the purpose of InterVarsity Press, this position will acquire and develop high-quality trade books.

Supervised by: Associate Publisher and Editorial Director for Media and Trade Books

Status: Full-time, Exempt (salaried)

Compensation: $55,000-$70,000 annually, depending upon qualifications

Location: Lisle, IL (hybrid/remote work agreement by arrangement) – Local candidates preferred. Non-local candidates can expect significant regular travel to Lisle. California and Missouri currently excluded from remote work arrangements. (Some portions of Career Hub may still reflect IVP's former office address in Westmont, but IVP has recently moved to Lisle)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Personal:

Be a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ: growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world

Acquire and develop books for IVP's trade line by:

Soliciting proposals and manuscripts by networking with potential authors and attending key conferences
Participating in the trade team meetings and publishing team meetings
Managing projects through proposal, contracting, development, revision, copyediting, and proofreading
Consulting and collaborating with designers regarding special layout features
Working with editorial colleagues in copyediting and proofreading

Promote positive relationships with authors and colleagues by:

Being responsive to email and other electronic messages, phone calls, and letters
Communicating proactively about current and future projects
Traveling to meet with authors and others at conferences and in other venues as needed
Participating in IVP’s efforts to support authors in wider promotion of their books as appropriate

Assist marketing and sales colleagues by:

Writing cover and other marketing copy as assigned
Identifying and supporting the solicitation of endorsers
Communicating to marketing and sales staff the meaning and significance of particular books
Consulting and assisting in various marketing, publicity, and sales efforts

Support general goals of the editorial department by:

Evaluating proposals and manuscripts as requested
Acting as project editor for manuscripts as requested
Taking part in publishing and editorial meetings as necessary
Participating in editorial planning meetings
Contributing to esprit de corps and joie de vivre within the team

Participate as an editorial and IVP team member by:

Attending department meetings
Attending office meetings, participating as requested
Interacting with others, soliciting feedback on projects and giving assignments as needed
Maintaining familiarity with functions and process of copyediting, typesetting, and proofreading
Relating well with personnel in all departments
Building relationships with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship staff through participating in conferences or special events, soliciting feedback on IVP’s publishing, and contracting appropriate book projects

QUALIFICATIONS

Annually affirm InterVarsity’s Statement of Faith as a maturing disciple of Jesus Christ
Graduate degree preferred, demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning required
Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in publishing required, preferably in idea-driven Christian publishing
Outstanding writing and editing skills, including analytical ability, judgment, and high capacity for attending to details
Exceptional ability to adapt to and work with a wide range of people and personalities, especially authors, individually and in a team
Excellent ability to plan, organize, and execute long‑term, complex projects
A working knowledge of current Microsoft Office applications is preferred, with proficiency in learning and using word-processing, project management, and other computer applications
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, manage complex projects, respond effectively to multiple demands, stay organized, and meet deadlines
Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, customer service, and institutional alignment
Flexibility for occasional travel to attend external events as needed and to coordinate meetings with authors as needed
Demonstrated ability and commitment to work in a diverse team environment
Flexibility to attend the Urbana Student Missions Conference every six years, Dec. 26-Jan.1, and National Staff Conference every three years (the year after Urbana), approximately Jan. 2-7