Part-Time Editorial Specialist

Location: Hybrid, Chicago, IL

Job-Type: Part-Time

Compensation: $19.00 Hourly

Part-time benefits include paid leave and sick time, a retirement savings plan, education discounts, publishing discounts, complimentary membership to the Solheim Athletic Center, and free on-campus parking.

The Opportunity

The Editorial Specialist must exercise independent judgment and possess discretion in making decisions on the front-end of a key aspect of our core business (shaping and positioning the books we publish). The Editorial Specialist is also responsible for performing detailed, substantive editing on our book manuscripts, and proactively engaging with authors with the end goal of helping our readers know, love, and serve Jesus Christ. This work is highly intellectual and specialized.

About Us

Moody Bible Institute is a Christ-centered higher education and media ministry dedicated to equipping people with the truth of God's Word. Through trusted biblical teaching, media, and educational resources, Moody reaches audiences around the world with the gospel and seeks to make a lasting Kingdom impact.

What You'll Do

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Work with Developmental Editorial Team
  • Prepare manuscripts for typesetting; care for detail (e.g. endnotes, formatting, etc.).
  • Review page proofs/assist with proofreading house-wide.
  • Compile editor and author corrections to second pages.
  • Use iThenticate to review/flag instances of plagiarism or insufficient citations
  • Developmentally edit manuscripts.
• Production Process Specialist
  • Register books with Library of Congress.
  • Take on various back-end tasks (archiving/shelving books, CIP data, registering for copyright, etc.).
  • PPM/Tracking Report
• Schedule Organization.
  • Expert in Tracking Report.
• Permissions Coordinator
  • Review and respond to permissions requests.
  • Coordinate with other departments when necessary to resolve requests.
• Other related administrative tasks that are helpful to the Editorial team.

Top Qualifications

Required

• Loves books.
• Strong theological grounding and an appreciation for Moody’s platform.
• Able to work in the US legally without sponsorship.

Preferred

• Organized individual with self-starting capabilities, able to prioritize a task list.
• Understanding of the inner workings of the publishing process as a whole.
• Willingness to take on detail-oriented tasks.

Work Environment

Additional Information

• Candidates must demonstrate alignment with Moody Bible Institute's mission, doctrinal beliefs, and Christian values.
• Employees are required to affirm Moody's Statement of Faith and adhere to Community Standards.
• Moody Bible Institute values diversity and seeks team members who engage others in ways that honor its biblical foundation
• Moody complies with applicable nondiscrimination laws and, as a religious institution, requires employees to hold beliefs consistent with its Doctrinal Statement and Community Standards

Join Us

At Moody, publishing is more than producing books. It’s an opportunity to help shape trusted, biblically grounded resources that encourage readers to know, love, and serve Jesus Christ. As part of Moody Publishers, you’ll bring your editorial skills, attention to detail, and love of books to work that supports a meaningful Kingdom mission.