Editorial Assistant
Urbana, IL, USA
Posted on Sep 2, 2026
Duties Responsibilities COPY EDITING (50%) • Fact-check and proofread all submitted book reviews. • Format and maintain consistent style across all print and digital content for the Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books • Index all print and digital content for the Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books WEB CONTENT (20%) • Maintain editorial calendar, track deadlines, schedule meetings, and handle correspondence. • Maintain and update website and social media. COLLABORATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE WORK (25%) • Manage files and digital content in multiple software programs. • Communicate with editor, reviewers, and publishers to ensure workflow, consistency, and deadlines. • Collaborate with staff of the Center for Children’s Books and campus libraries around strategic priorities. • Plan and execute Center for Children’s Book book sales, in collaboration with editor and other staff. OTHER (5%) • Duties to support the Bulletin and Center for Children’s Books, as assigned.
