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Job: Senior Editor opening, UCLA Amerasia Journal

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via former JetWit job poster Machiko Yasuda . Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.

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Job Position: Senior Editor for Amerasia Journal, UCLA Asian-American Studies Center

This position is suitable for someone with strong writing, editing and organizational skills.

Job Summary
Requisition Number: 15231
Job Title: EDITOR, SENIOR, SUPERVISOR

Working Title: Senior Editor
Salary: $3463 – $6230 monthly

Job Type: Career
Department Name: 2060-ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES CENTER
Department Website URL: www.aasc.ucla.edu

For more details, and for how to apply, click “Read More”.

Job Summary Statement:
The senior editor edits a variety of comprehensive and difficult material for logic, organization, stylistic consistency, rational development of content and emphasis, and normally evaluate manuscripts not only to determine the amount of style editing required, but also to determine the value and logic of the content, or supervises a group of editors who perform stylistic editing of major publications (journals or entire books). The incumbent will edit, write and produce three or more publications with responsibility for planning content, and supervising design and production on an annual basis. Additional duties include developing and writing grants, and work with the Directors and other staff units in publication-related endeavors. Work with and/or supervise other staff in increasing our subscriber base and sales. The senior editor will plan and supervise work on web-related electronic materials related to the promotion of books and of the Press.

Percentage of Time: 100

Shift Start: 9:00 pm
Shift End: 6:00 pm

Qualifications for Position
7 Records

Qualifications
Required/Preferred

Demonstrated writing, editing and computer abilities and at least two full years of professional editorial experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a university or educational institutional setting.
Required

Demonstrated ability to procure and analyze written materials in an editorial manner: from the perspective of an academic field or discipline, from the perspective of logic, style, and presentation , and from the perspective of content.
Required

Demonstrated working knowledge of Comparative Race Relations, History and the Humanities, Ethnic Studies, Labor Studies, or related field, or equivalent editorial or academic experience.
Required

Ability to assess, plan, organize, and carry through the editorial process at least three scholarly journals per year, and additional book or print publications throughout the year or equivalent experience.
Required

Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and spoken in dealing with scholars, students, editors, writers, and publishing personnel.
Required

The ability to develop and write grants, and to work with the Director and other units in publication-related endeavors. The ability to work with and/or supervise other staff in increasing our subscriber base and sales.
Required

Capacity-building: to link publishing and content with a marketing plan for authors, thematic issues, and to work with other publishers.
Required

Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered
Application Deadline:
12-15-2010

Quicklink To Posting:
hr.mycareer.ucla.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=57121

Special Instructions:
NOTE: This position REQUIRES that a RESUME, COVER LETTER and WRITING SAMPLE be submitted in addition to the application. Please have ALL THREE FILES ready to upload when applying.