Archaeological Institute of America Boston, MA (Two Positions)
POSITION ONE: AJA Associate Editor. The Archaeological Institute of America seeks an experienced Associate Editor whose primary responsibility is to copyedit the AIA's renowned academic quarterly The American Journal of Archaeology.
The successful candidate will be well versed in the basic standards of editing and proofreading and be willing to learn and use the specific style requirements of the Journal. The ability to edit onscreen in an electronic workflow is required.
A general knowledge of archaeology and world history is helpful, as is a working knowledge of ancient Greek, French and German; some experience with desktop publishing software is preferred.
The Associate Editor reports to the Managing Editor and will have the opportunity to work independently and with a dedicated team of professionals. The position is part-time at the AIA's offices in Boston. It offers flexible work hours and an excellent pro-rated benefits package.
For more information about the AIA please visit our websites, www.archaeological.org and www.ajaonline.org.
Please send applications and resumes by email to aia@aia.bu.edu or by mail to: Archaeological Institute of America, Associate Editor Search, 656 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02215.
Applications will be reviewed immediately and the search will continue until the position is filled.
POSITION TWO: AJA Managing Editor. The Archaeological Institute of America seeks an experienced Managing Editor for the internationally renowned scholarly quarterly The American Journal of Archaeology. The Managing Editor collaborates directly with the faculty Editor in Chief and the authors on all matters relating to the preparation of manuscripts selected for inclusion in the Journal.
The Managing Editor in direct consultation with the Editor in Chief oversees all aspects of journal operations, coordinating the copyediting and production of each issue. This involves supervision of the Associate Editor, freelance contract copyeditors and proofreaders, and students; management of the production flow; and acting as a liaison with the press and other vendors involved in the printing and mailing of the Journal.
Specifically the Managing Editor copyedits, performs technical audits, sizes and scans images, and typesets material. He or she monitors the manuscripts at all stages of pre-press through proofing and blue lines, assuring that the AJA style and editorial guidelines are followed. Finally, the Managing Editor works with the AIA Electronic Operations Manager and the Editor in Chief in the design and content of the AJA website.
The successful candidate will have experience with scholarly publishing; a background in archaeology and basic knowledge of ancient Greek, French and German is preferred. He or she will be well organized, detail oriented and able to work under the pressure of publication deadlines. The Managing Editor will use electronic copyediting composition and layout software, requiring familiarity with Microsoft Office software, Adobe's Creative Suite and preflight software. The Managing Editor will be conversant with technological advances in print production of the print version and with opportunities for electronic distribution. A basic understanding of SGML/XML is desirable.
The Managing Editor reports to the AIA Director of Publications and Communications in direct consultation with the Editor in Chief and will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals. The position is fulltime at the AIA's offices in Boston and has an excellent benefits package. For more information about the AIA please visit our websites, www.archaeological.org or www.ajaonline.org.
Please send resumes and letters of application by email to aia@aia.bu.edu or by mail to: Archaeological Institute of America, Managing Editor Search, 656 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02215.
Applications will be reviewed immediately and the search will continue until the position is filled.