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Managing Editor for Verso and HLQ
full-time•Città di San Marino•$0k - $0k
About this role
About Us
At The Huntington, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to support and promote the appreciation of the humanities, the arts, and botanical science. The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.
The Huntington
Founded in 1919, The Huntington is a collections-based research and educational institution open to the public, housing world-class library, art, and botanical collections. Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science and to display and interpret its extraordinary resources for diverse audiences.
The Culture
Here we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do – from preserving and protecting the collections, to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond. Achieving excellence across these pursuits requires a diversity of perspectives, expertise, experience, and methodologies.
At The Huntington, our organizational Culture is shaped by the following core values: Intellectual curiosity, Collaboration, Stewardship, Belonging, and Integrity.
Intellectual Curiosity: Knowledge, lifelong learning, and a spirit of inquiry are at the core of our mission and organizational culture.
Collaboration: Teamwork and a collaborative attitude are important at all levels of The Huntington. We foster relationships internally among our departments and externally with organizations throughout the community.
Stewardship: We are committed to the care and development of our collections, our financial and physical resources, our staff, and our community.
Belonging: We strive to attract and maintain a workforce of individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives. Our organizational culture promotes a sense of welcome, inclusion, and connection.
Integrity: We value respect and honesty, working to fulfill our mission with honor and ethical principles.
Job Description
About the Role This role supports the Research Division’s publishing and communications efforts by contributing to both digital and print scholarly publications. Working closely with Research Division staff, Communications, and an internal advisory committee, the position plays a key role in identifying topics and authors and shepherding Verso blog content from development through publication. In addition, the role provides essential editorial and production support to the Editor in Chief of the Huntington Library Quarterly, including copyediting and proofreading scholarly articles, managing workflows and publication schedules, coordinating with authors and external vendors, and overseeing image permissions, accessibility standards, and production logistics. The ideal candidate brings strong editorial judgment, project management skills, and experience working within academic publishing environments.
S/he/they will demonstrate a background of working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach.
This is a limited-term position, budgeted full-time for six months.
Essential Duties
Work with Research Division staff to identify potential topics and authors for Verso; copyedit, proofread, and prepare for publication one Verso blog post per month for six months in consultation with Communications and the internal advisory committee.
Support the Editor in Chief (EIC) of the Huntington Library Quarterly as needed to: copyedit and proofread research articles; manage workflow and publication schedule for the journal; maintain database of article submissions; coordinate with authors to obtain print-quality images, secure rights and permissions, and ensure proper attribution in image captions and proper alt-text descriptions for all non-textual material; communicate with typesetters, graphic designers, and the University of Pennsylvania Press regarding production processes, file transfer, print schedules, and order fulfillment; coordinate timely processing of invoices, subscriptions, and memberships needed for HLQ operations.
Candidate Requirements and Experience
Minimum MA, preferred PhD in humanities or humanistic social science field represented in the HLQ
Minimum 3 years of copyediting experience
Project management/organization
Communication skills
Software, file management, etc.
Compensation & Benefits
We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including:
Pay Range: $47.00- $50.00/hr. Commensurate on experience.
Medical, Dental, Vision
Hybrid remote work schedule available for applicable positions
Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and holidays
Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants
Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds
The Application Process
Please submit a cover letter and CV/resume as a single PDF attachment.
You will have the opportunity to submit additional documents on the “My Experience” section of the application.
What you'll do
- The Managing Editor will support the Research Division’s publishing efforts by contributing to digital and print publications, including managing workflows and publication schedules. The role also involves copyediting and proofreading scholarly articles for the Huntington Library Quarterly.
About Huntington Public Library
Our world-renowned collections support scholarship, foster learning, inspire creativity, and offer transformative experiences for a community of the curious. Founded in 1919 by Henry E. and Arabella Huntington, the institution supports research and promotes public engagement through its expansive library, art, and botanical collections. By cultivating dynamic scholarship, creating innovative programs for students and lifelong learners, and sharing its extraordinary resources, The Huntington invites all on a journey of discovery, insight, and connection.
Our Culture and Values
Here we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do—from preserving and protecting the collections to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond. Achieving excellence across these pursuits requires a diversity of perspectives, expertise, experience, and methodologies.
At The Huntington, our organizational culture is shaped by the following core values: Intellectual Curiosity, Collaboration, Stewardship, Belonging, and Integrity.
- Intellectual Curiosity: Knowledge, lifelong learning, and a spirit of inquiry are at the core of our mission and organizational culture.
- Collaboration: Teamwork and a collaborative attitude are important at all levels of The Huntington. We foster relationships internally among our departments and externally with organizations throughout the community.
- Stewardship: We are committed to the care and development of our collections, our financial and physical resources, our staff, and our community.
- Belonging: We strive to attract and maintain a workforce of individuals with diverse talents, backgrounds, and perspectives. Our organizational culture promotes a sense of welcome, inclusion, and connection.
- Integrity: We value respect and honesty, working to fulfill our mission with honor and ethical principles.
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