Position Summary:

The Editor of the John Whitmer Historical Association will manage the accession, review, acceptance/rejection, revision, and editing of professional articles, book reviews, and letters to prepare for submission to the production director for each biannual issue.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Selects and supervises a copy editor who amends every manuscript in compliance with The Chicago Manual of Style, 17^th
• Selects and supervises a book review editor who, in turn, selects books for review, assigns them to reviewers, receives, and transmits them to the Editor.
• Selects and collaborates with an editorial board for manuscript review and counsel.
• Works in tandem with the Editor of Restoration Studies to receive manuscripts for the Fall issue,

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Makes editorial decisions concerning the content and suitability of material for publication.
• Uses word processing software to edit and prepare copy for the Production Director.
• Edits publications according to organizational specifications for style, tone, and length while ensuring correct use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Works with authors to select and finalize artwork, photography, and text for reproduction.
• Ensures that articles, reviews, and letters meet style, formatting, and general quality standards.
• Ensures publications are edited according to deadline.
• Examines physical proofs of printed materials.
• Confirms that publications meet specifications of the Editorial Policy of the JWHA Journal.
• Maintains knowledge of developments and trends in the area of Restoration history.
• Assures that necessary permissions and Publication Agreements are complete.
• Maintains confidentiality of the review process.
• Complies with media law and ethical guidelines.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in working with editorial board and authors.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, or similar software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s or higher degree preferred.
• Acknowledged scholarship in Restoration history and studies.
• At least four years of experience in editing and publishing.

Stipend:

• $3,000 per volume.

Submit a cover letter of interest outlining your qualifications to jwha@jwha.info by February 15, 2023.  Include three letters of reference.