Freelance Managing Editor / Age Ready Book Series

Managing Editor Tasks

*Help revise the outline for each edition of the Age Ready book series. Series encompasses Ages 12 – 18; with ages 13 – 18 yet to be created.

*Find contributors with input from Parent Ready and the input of other Wise Action-affiliated experts.

*Manage the initial conversations with contributors, helping them understand the mission and the type of content we’re looking for.

*As needed, work with contributors on any major or minor content-based revisions.

*Solve problems throughout the process.

*Maintain communication throughout with Executive Editor and other stakeholders; make sure everyone involved feels in-the-know and happy about the direction.

*Hand over chapters to Executive Editor for line-editing once the content is complete.

*Work with Executive Editor throughout process as necessary, weighing in on copyediting and proofreading queries, and collaborating on sales materials.

*The aim is to loosely replicate the look and feel of the Grade Ready series in terms of approximate chapters and the length of each chapter.

Compensation: $3,000 per book

Engagement Type:  Freelancer/Contractor

Estimated Engagement time length: June 1, 2023 to March 1, 2024

Please submit resume, cover letter to:  jane.durkee@parentready.com

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