Job Title
Senior Managing Editor
Location
Global
Position Type
VolunteerSenior Managing Editor is a critical role in SIL's academic publishing workflow, leading and coordinating editorial production across our publishing programs. This is a key leadership role focused on ensuring that all content meets our high standards for accuracy, clarity, tone, and mission alignment and meets projected timelines. The ideal candidate is an experienced editor and project manager who thrives in a fully remote environment and is passionate about nonprofit publishing and SIL's mission-driven work. Full time applicants preferred but will consider 20-30 hours per week applicants.
Responsibilities
Oversee editorial workflows for multiple publications, from manuscript to final proof
Collaborate with authors, editors, designers, production staff, and marketing to manage project timelines and deliverables
Supervise inhouse content editors, copyeditors, and proofreaders
Ensure consistency in voice, tone, and style across all publications
Implement and maintain editorial guidelines and processes
Stay current with issues, trends and best practices in academic publishing
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrated success managing complex editorial projects and teams (or equivalent)
Exceptional copyediting, line editing, and proofreading skills
Strong understanding of editorial workflows, house style sheets, style guides (e.g., Chicago), and project management tools
Comfortable working independently in a remote team environment
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
Commitment to publication accessibility; and equity, diversity, and inclusion of language in publishing
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree required; advanced credentials in Publishing or disciplines related to SIL domains preferred
3+ years experience managing editorial teams, or cross-functional content projects
5+ years experience working in SIL domain or project roles (or equivalent) preferred
5+ years of editorial experience in non-profit academic publishing, or extensive experience as a regularly published author of academic articles or books
Proven experience with manuscript development, content editing, copyediting, and proofreading across a range of formats (books, digital content)
Training and Orientation:
On-the-job training provided, and provision for professional development
Weekly Hours
40
SIL is a global, faith-based nonprofit that works with local communities around the world to develop language solutions that expand their possibilities for a better life.
As of 2024, we are involved in approximately 1,530 active language projects in 107 countries. These projects impact more than 950 million people. SIL’s work brings together more than 4,373 staff from 86 countries who work alongside thousands more local partners and community volunteers worldwide. Our services are available without regard to religious belief, political ideology, gender, race or ethnic background.
Our Vision:
We long to see people flourishing in community using the languages they value most.
Our Mission:
Inspired by God’s love, we advocate, build capacity, and work with local communities to apply language expertise that advances meaningful development, education, and engagement with Scripture.
