Concordia Publishing House (CPH), St. Louis, seeks to fill the following position: Production Editor, Level II.
This position carries out tasks for the Concordia Commentary series or other products or product groups as assigned. Tasks include copyediting and formatting with a careful eye toward maintaining professional standards.
Specific duties include:
- Place electronic files in the commentary template and apply correct style tags, as necessary.
- Input Greek and Hebrew text, as necessary. Oversee any freelance copyeditor as assigned.
- Read developed commentary manuscripts for (a) conformity to Scripture and LCMS doctrine; (b) house/commentary style; (c) standard rules of grammar and spelling; (d) clarity of thought and organization; (e) accuracy of facts and sources; (f) placement of artwork, maps and diagrams, making all changes in the electronic copy of the manuscript.
- Check accuracy and copyright information of quotes and references.
- Review and act upon author comments to edited manuscript.
- Put edited manuscript into electronic layout files.
- Review page sets to ensure everything is in place and all queries and concerns are resolved.
- Make needed changes, including Hebrew and Greek changes.
- Oversee the preparation of the indexes and copyedit them.
Candidates should possess a Master of Divinity or equivalent from a seminary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) or a partner seminary; a minimum of four years’ experience in theological editing and/or writing, preferably in a publishing environment; and demonstrated knowledge of biblical languages (both Hebrew and Greek). Candidates should be skilled in writing and editing academic resources and have strong computer skills.
Posted June 30, 2025
