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An IT Publishing Company is (always) looking for developmental editors. The DEs work with book authors, help them with the flow of text and assure that it is meeting the publishing guidelines. The DEs are also project managers in a way because they oversee the book progress and report on it. They work on resolving problems such as author working slowly, author resistant to suggestions, author has English as second language, multiple authors on the same book, etc. - Work from home - Flexible hours - Editing, writing, project management, people skills - IT background a plus PM me for further info or email ozhaman at gmail. PM preferred!
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Doctor Malaver posted:An IT Publishing Company is (always) looking for developmental editors. Their duties are: Bumping with better job description.
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Remote working job openings for an IT Publisher Acquisitions Editor Will acquire quality books and authors in the field of computer science. The ideal applicant will have experience in a similar role and be looking to move to a leading publisher with greater responsibility and flexibility in their day-to-day role. Some experience with the computer technology would be a major asset. The Acquisitions Editor needs analytical skills to be able to assess market need for individual book titles and is likely to have been educated to degree level in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths subject. They may also have a background in business, have launched a start-up business in the past, or worked in a product development role. They will need excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to be able to propose new book projects and secure funding from the publisher. Duties include: Internet research and reading to stay on top of market developments Contacting potential authors to discuss potential book projects Mentoring potential authors in the preparation of book proposals and book plans Market research in order to find data to back up proposals Presentation and discussion of proposals with the publisher Negotiation of contract terms, royalties and advance payments Overseeing books through to publication Day-to-day contact with other members of the team: editors, marketing, publisher, production Active participation in launch and marketing of books Helping development editors with issues concerning authors, content and schedule Writing the marketing and back cover copy for new titles Technical illustrators Their job is to create diagrams and other illustrations for book sections that are important, difficult or monotonous (wall of text). Most of the books will be on software development, and diagrams will usually show processes or elements of a system. The technical illustrator should be able to digest the text and create a diagram with minimal guidance. Some knowledge of programming would go a long way. PM or email ozha at manning dot com
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IT Publisher is looking for people for an interesting job that combines video, IT, publishing, and teaching. Remote position. Video developmental editor Manning Publications Co. seeks Video Developmental Editors to work directly with video course instructors to create high-quality courses. Ideal candidates are critical thinkers who skillfully identify and articulate weaknesses in organization and teaching, adopt a coaching/mentoring role with instructors, firmly but diplomatically communicate with instructors, work both independently and in a distributed team environment, and reliably meet deadlines to produce courses on deadline. Candidates must possess passing knowledge of software concepts and technologies (such as mobile application development, responsive design, cloud computing, big data and analytics, and agile and lean development). This position uses the critical thinking skills of a book editor along with the visual teaching skills of a video content producer, and candidates can come from a video or book publishing background, but previous experience in video publishing is preferred. This is a great position for someone looking for part-time work. Primary duties - Coach instructors on techniques for how to teach difficult or important concepts in their video courses - Give constructive feedback on video modules regarding setting, instructor appearance, presentation, teaching style, pace, and visuals - Identify opportunities for authors to improve organization, presentation, clarity, and value to the course's intended audience - Continually assess both script and video content at a high level - Iterate on video production process with instructors and other team members - Manage the course-development process so that authors are completing video units by due dates - Ensure that video courses adhere to Manning's teaching guidelines - Provide project status and content assessment to publisher, acquisition editor, development manager and other Manning staff - Contribute to the ongoing assessment and improvement of editorial procedures and standards - Perform occasional tasks related to course marketing Must have requirements - General understanding of technical concepts, software development, and current industry trends - 1+ years previous substantive editing, video presentation experience, or instructional design - Must be available for recurring meetings and meetings with instructors or other coworkers (primarily during U.S. business hours) - Strong project- and time-management skills - Excellent organization and multitasking skills - Must be comfortable learning new tools relevant to video. Must be proficient in computer usage and comfortable with using online word processing and storage tools, like Google Docs and Box - Must work well in agile, growing environment where processes may change - Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable communicating via email, Skype, and phone - Must have remote office setup (computer, Internet and email access, reliable phone line) - Preferred qualifications - Previous experience in a video publishing environment. PM me or ozha at manning.com
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I work for a tech publishing company and our marketing is looking for a writer. Someone who feels comfortable enough in IT that they can write interesting tweets or book cover copy on topics such as Kubernetes, PowerShell, Rust, etc. It's a US company, fully remote, and I think a full time position is possible after a trial/temp period. PM me if interested.
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The publishing company I work has this opening and we're very eager to hire. It's a remote position. We are looking for a hands-on Finance supervisor to oversee our accounting department’s daily operations. You will work closely with the accounting team members to perform financial functions, including accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations and tax audits. Our ideal candidate uses strong analytical skills to create detailed financial reports and forecasts. To succeed in this role, you should also have a problem-solving attitude and be able to manage both your accounting teammates and interact with peers across the organization. Ultimately, you should be able to ensure our financial management is accurate and effective. Responsibilities - Oversee daily transactions, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger and bank reconciliations - Perform all daily activities when required for team coverage during peak times, PTO for staff, or as the business requires with planned growth - Field questions and help facilitate solutions received from internal and external customers - Participate in regular tax audits and payroll - Work with royalties system to ensure timely and accurate payments to authors - Prepare budgeting reports and forecast revenues - Manage month-end and year-end closing - Monitor the daily performance of the accounting department - Organize financial data into useable information and maintain updated records - Track the progress of financial and accounting objectives - Establish policies and procedures, aligned with company’s targets - Ensure compliance with the law Requirements and skills - Proven work experience as an Finance Supervisor is preferred but will consider an entry level supervisory candidate with extensive experience - Strong communication skills both written and verbal - Experience with accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, Rights 2020 and other proprietary systems) - Intermediate to advanced computer application skills, Google sheets in particular (managing spreadsheets, creating charts and using advanced formulas) - Solid knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, laws and regulations - Excellent analytical skills to manage large amounts of data - Attention to detail and accuracy - Team management skills - Ability to prioritize work - Experience in publishing is a great advantage - BS degree in Accounting or Finance is a plus PM me for more info
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