Manuscript Editor Resume
Manuscript editors provide suggestions to writers and correct their writing. They treat writers and manuscript with respect and give them honest feedback. They read the content and inform authors what is working and what isn't. They also say whether readers can connect with the characters or not even though the book or novel may be fictional. Most importantly, they correct every spelling and grammatical errors missed by the writers.
A job application for a manuscript editor position must demonstrate experience and maturity in correcting books and novels and giving suggestion to writers. It must also present the candidate as an honest person who provides frank opinions whether nasty or bad. View this sample to know what should be included to demonstrate your experience and honesty.
Manuscript Editor Resume Example
Cecil M. Roberts
2262 Elmwood Avenue
Chandler, AZ 85249
Phone: 480-883-3252
Email: cmroberts@freemail.com
Career Objective:
Looking for manuscript editor position with 'Laura & Company' to help writers provide a clear view on the subject and handle entire editorial tasks related to print and online publishing.
Summary of Skills:
- Experience in copyediting articles, manuscripts, and web materials
- Excellent language skills and expertise in building sentences with correct grammar
- Outstanding knowledge of publishing procedures and coordinating printing
- Holds wide knowledge on diverse subjects and research
- Matured, professional, and honest in giving suggestions and feedback
- Proficient in HTML, XML, Photoshop, Illustrator, and MS Office suite
- Skilled in interacting with authors via telephone, mails, and in person
Work Experience:
Manuscript Editor
Pierce Books & Company, Chandler, AZ
August 2012 - Present
- Copyedit manuscripts, articles, and web materials for grammar, spelling, and style
- Copyedit accompanying graphs, illustrations, and charts
- Check facts and give honest suggestion to authors for improvising characterization
- Coordinate with in-house writers and editor-in-chief for achieving high quality content
- Monitor blog posts, podcasts, videos, and infographics production
- Coordinate changes with authors and incorporate them after convincing them
- Arrange and participate in weekly team meeting and reviewing projects in pipeline
Manuscript Editor
Magnus Book, Chandler, AZ
June 2010 - July 2012
- Edited manuscripts for clarity, style, consistency, grammar, and logic
- Changed and rewrote paragraphs to maintain story flow after coordinating with authors
- Edited figures, tables, and overall story structure as necessary
- Handled all related editorial tasks for print and online publishing
- Consulted paper suppliers and verified the quality of papers
- Performed technical research according to the subject of writing
- Set personal as well as editorial team's priorities, and set and achieved deadlines
Education:
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Bachelor's Degree in Communication
Red Bull College, Chandler, AZ
2009
Reference:
On request.
