World Languages Editorial Assistant

Requirements

• Job Overview
• The World Languages Editorial Assistant works with the lead editor of Languages and Linguistics at Georgetown University Press to support the publication of world languages textbooks and linguistics titles. The press is a small, highly collaborative group of dedicated publishing professionals.
• This role is a full-time temporary position available August 2026 until February 2027.
• Duties include but are not limited to:
• Work closely with lead editor of Languages and Linguistics to project manage a wide variety of projects. Liaise with authors, as needed.
• Manage the peer review process for all languages and linguistics proposals, with potential to work on books in other subject areas.
• Perform some light developmental editing of textbooks, depending on skills and experience.
• Assess and format manuscripts to prepare for publication, including liaising with authors on formatting needs, evaluating art quality and permissions, and review of text permissions needs.
• Multimedia: Assess, QA, and review multimedia files to prepare for publication, as needed. Post and organize webpages, as needed, for additional multimedia resources on WordPress websites.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Work Interactions
• Requirements and Qualifications:
• Required
• B.A. or B.S. and a minimum of 1-2 years' experience working in an office required.
• Intermediate proficiency or higher in a language other than English and fluency in English. We prefer the second language be Russian or Arabic but will seriously consider candidates other languages.
• Remote position but work hours must be during Eastern Time regular business hours.
• Preferred
• At least 1 year of experience in book publishing.
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Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

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