Development Editor Location: Melville, NY Department: Publisher's Office Description Development Editor editor position at a physics publisher with a collaborative work environment, co-workers that double as friends, unlimited coffee and chocolate, and an unmatched retirement plan. Why Should You Apply? If you are interested in scientific publishing and working as part of a team to develop ebooks for a leading publisher, then this is the position for you. The Position: AIP Publishing is looking for a Development Editor to join a new in-house ebook publishing team. The role supports internal and external stakeholders throughout the ebook development process. The Development Editor will need to: Provide administrative support to the Commissioning Editor through initial project assessment and shepherd through contracted agreement Ensure that the overall project is on track from an editorial perspective Work closely with the author during the origination phase, managing manuscripts & any ancillary materials and clearing permissions for the reuse of third-party material Evaluate manuscript as it develops, ensuring adherence to contracted content Edit and guide re-writing as necessary to meet required standards of style and language Consult with the Commissioning Editor on any development and preproduction issues Liaise with all key stakeholders in the publishing process, ensuring that the internal scheduling system accurately reflects the project status Job Location and Qualifications: This role will be based in AIP Publishings Long Island offices in New York and, as such, candidates must have the right to live and work in the United States. A Bachelors degree in the sciences, English, Communications, or Business Administration and/or the equivalent work experience which includes two to three years managing projects and working within a fast paced team Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills Experience in book, media, or scholarly publishing and a familiarity with research publication in physics-related journals is desirable. To apply please submit a resume along with a brief statement highlighting the unique skills you would bring to this role. The Company: AIP Publishing is a wholly owned not-for-profit subsidiary of the American Institute of Physics (AIP). AIP Publishings mission is to support the charitable, scientific and educational purposes of AIP through scholarly publishing activities in the fields of the physical and related sciences on its own behalf, on behalf of Member Societies of AIP, and on behalf of other publishing partners to help them proactively advance their missions. AIP Publishings portfolio comprises 28 highly regarded, peer-reviewed journals, including the flagship journals Applied Physics Letters, Journal of Applied Physics, and The Journal of Chemical Physics, in addition to the AIP Conference Proceedings. AIP Publishing offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement and tuition assistance as well as an onsite fitness center. Our new collaborative office design encourages innovation and creativity with a variety of flexible spaces to suit a variety of working styles. At AIP Publishing, ideas and suggestions are encouraged and valued. Our employees are our most valuable assets, working together as a team to meet the needs of our customers. AIP Publishing is proud to be an EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer