In-House Copy Editor

$36,000 - $60,000/Yr

Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (Mcle) - Boston, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Boston, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The In-House Copy Editor at Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) is responsible for copy editing, proofreading, and formatting manuscripts, as well as preparing final print and e-book PDFs. This role involves collaboration with other copy editors and various departments, ensuring high publishing standards are met while managing multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Correct syntax, spelling, grammar, style, and punctuation of assigned manuscripts, applying editorial conventions.
• Format authors' original submissions using established templates.
• Highlight significant manuscript edits for Publications Attorneys' reviews.
• Prepare chapter files for indexing and finalize indexes, coordinating with freelance indexers as needed.
• Finalize chapter files and create or update front matter.
• Review final chapter files for pagination, style, and layout consistency; prepare final print and e-book PDFs; and prepare cover files for print books.
• Compile assigned program materials, prepare print and e-book PDFs, and transmit completed program materials to printer.
• Update project tracking files on the department's Microsoft SharePoint site and provide daily project status updates to the Production Manager.
• Participate in department discussions regarding evolving house style and its implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in publishing, English, or related field.
• 2+ years of copy-editing experience in publishing preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in spelling, grammar, proofreading, and other language skills.
• Knowledge of copy-editing conventions, e.g., The Chicago Manual of Style.
• Knowledge of legal citation forms, e.g., The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, CorelDraw or InDesign, and Dropbox.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to remain focused when working on multiple projects.
• Adaptability in copy editing the works of a diverse group of authors and reconciling differences in style with tact while upholding MCLE's high publishing standards.
• Willingness to collaborate with a team of copy editors.
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with legal content or publications.
• Familiarity with digital content management systems.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance