The Moving Image is a professional journal that represents the interests of the Association of Moving Image Archivists and provides an open forum for archivists, librarians, technical specialists, scholars and academics interested in our rapidly expanding field. The goal of the journal is to reflect the diverse interests of the AMIA membership and the field through in-depth articles, reviews and commentaries.

The Managing Editor oversees all phases of the production process ensuring production and distribution of two issues annually in a timely manner, coordinating efforts with the Editor-in-Chief, Book Reviews and Film/DVD Reviews editors, authors, the AMIA office, and the University of Minnesota Press. Reports directly to the Managing Director.

The managing editor is responsible for developing and/or implementing and maintaining efficient procedures for …

• Coordinating all logistics pertaining to preparation of the journal for publication, from submission process through ensuring publisher/publisher guidelines are met by editors, volunteers and authors.
• In conjunction with the Editor-in-Chief, as well as editors for book, film and DVD reviews, coordinating logistics pertaining to book, film, and DVD reviews for eventual publication.
• Maintaining accurate, auditable records for interactions with contributors, copy editor(s), and subscribers, including submissions and permissions.
• Administration of all contracted relations with publishers, printers, and any other vendors/service providers.
• Coordinating peer review process for Editor-in-Chief.
• Working with the Editor, coordination of the compilation and preparation of accepted materials for copyediting by the Press.
• Supervision of volunteers who may be asked to assist with certain tasks

Stipend: $8,000 per two issues. Reviewed annually.

Qualifications
Relevant publishing experience in proofreading academic prose and in-house production editing. Must be proficient in Chicago-style documentation. Must be proficient in Word, Excel, Acrobat, and database software (such as Filemaker Pro). Excellent communication skills including command of scholarly vocabulary, knowledge of academic footnoting and bibliography form, and application of style guidelines (communicating with authors and editors to ensure style is followed correctly).

The Editor and Managing Editor positions will start simultaneously.

Deadline
Open until filled.