Editorial Director (DCA #4590)

$25.56 – $40.90 Hourly

$53,165 – $85,064 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 70

Posting Details

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

Why does the job exist?

Please visit us at www.newmexicoculture.org

Created in 1978 by the New Mexico Legislature, the Department of Cultural Affairs represents New Mexico’s dedication to preserving and celebrating the cultural integrity and diversity of our state. The Department oversees a broad range of New Mexico’s arts and cultural heritage agencies. These include 15 divisions representing a variety of programs and services.

This position directs the editorial activities of the Museum of New Mexico Press, a regional book publisher.

How does it get done?

The position plans and implements all editorial work on books. Duties include editorial project management and development; copyediting; monitoring editorial assignments to editorial contractors; preparing artwork and edited material for production; and acquisitions.

Who are the customers?

Readers of books in New Mexico, the Southwest and world; bookstores; museum shops; specialty retailers; colleges and schools; public and private libraries; museums; and national parks and monuments.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has experience editing and project managing scholarly, trade, and illustrated books; demonstrated employment working for a reputable book publisher; and proficiency using Chicago Manual of Style.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of experience developing and editing books for general (trade) publications. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 11 years of experience 2 Associate’s degree AND 9 years of experience 3 Bachelor’s degree AND 7 years of experience 4 Master’s degree AND 5 years of experience 5 PhD degree AND 3 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of “semester hours” in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.

Working Conditions

Office setting with extensive computer work and telephone usage.

Supplemental Information

Benefits:

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Agency Contact Information: Anna Gallegos (505) 476-1154 or Email: anna.gallegos@dca.nm.gov Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Job Category
Arts
Job Type
Full Time/Permanent
Salary
USD 53,165.00 - 85,064.00 per year
Country
United States
City
Santa Fe
Career Level
unspecified
Company
State of New Mexico
JOB SOURCE
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