Copy Editor & Manuscript Editor

Amy Deputato

Bloomfield, NJ ***** • Email: ***********@*****.*** • Mobile: 201-***-****

EDITOR

Experienced, meticulous editor with deep background in book and periodical publishing; skilled at managing full-cycle publishing projects from acquisition through approval of printer proofs.

— Key Qualifications —

Proficient in all phases of editing, including developmental editing, copyediting, line editing, and proofreading, for print and digital assets.

Establishes and maintains relationships with authors and contractors.

Creates captions, cover copy, marketing and catalog text, social media posts, and any additional copy needed for completion and promotion of books. Proficient in SEO writing practices.

Well versed in current Chicago and AP standards; quickly adaptable to house-specific styles.

Capable photo researcher; knowledgeable about copyright and reproduction rights.

Advanced user of Microsoft, Adobe, and Google applications with basic InDesign skills. Experienced with Basecamp, Smartsheet, Confluence, Monday, Jira, and Asana project-management/content-management platforms.

Professional Experience

Liguori Publications, Remote

Manuscript Editor and Creative Services Team, 2024 to Present

Edit manuscripts, lay out pages, and format text for a range of Catholic publications, including bimonthly Liguorian magazine, monthly bulletins and newsletters, and frontlist products for adults and children. Shepherd projects through version control and make corrections to InDesign files at each review stage; approve final versions according to printer deadlines. Communicate and build relationships with authors. Edit and update reprint files, cover copy, author bios, and ad copy. Utilize Asana to share project progress, assets, and feedback with editorial and creative services team.

Served as lead editor on books nominated for and selected for industry awards.

The Reimagined Classroom, Remote

Copy Editor (Contract), 2023 to Present

Edit skills and knowledge units and accompanying teacher guides, activity books, slide decks, and digital components for elementary grades, ensuring consistency across materials, accuracy of information, proper grammar and spelling, and quality of presentation in alignment with standards set by state educational associations. Verify previous corrections and implement changes from content creators and curriculum reviewers.

AMBA, Remote

Rebranding Team Member (Contract), 2022 to 2023

Reviewed web pages, evaluated copy, verified changes, and performed light UX testing as part of contract team charged with major rebranding of benefit provider’s website and more than 400 client sites. Updated projects, exchanged revisions/approvals, and assigned reviews through Jira.

Callisto Media, New York, NY

Book Editor, Activities & Interests, 2022

Oversaw development and publication of prescriptive nonfiction books based on data-driven content strategies and on accelerated schedules. Enforced milestone deadlines to meet to-printer and on-sale dates. Partnered with acquisitions team in evaluating writing samples and approving authors. Reviewed book outlines to ensure logical and comprehensive presentation of content. Launched new projects with production team and authors. Served as author liaison through all stages of publication, including accepting manuscript milestones and guiding authors through each review phase. Collaborated with art directors to select high-quality, relevant photography within budgetary limits, assisted with mood-board creation, and reviewed interior book templates. Contributed to design and cover concepts for each book. Collated and relayed corrections to art and production teams. Approved final interior and cover proofs for printing. Hired and managed freelance development editors, technical editors, and other contractors as needed. Provided feedback on cover copy and marketing copy. Worked in Basecamp and Smartsheet.

Fox Chapel Publishing/Lumina Media (formerly i5 Publishing), Mount Joy, PA/Metuchen, NJ

Book Editor, 2014 to 2022

Managed editorial side of book-publishing projects from manuscript submission through final approval of printer proofs in accordance with publication schedules. Worked closely with art directors in reviewing design elements and relaying text corrections; used InDesign to make copy and layout changes. Guided authors on creating book proposals and developing chapters in presubmission stages as well as in updating content and images for revised editions. Performed comprehensive developmental, line, and copy edits and proofread final layouts. Created and proofed catalog, marketing, advertising, and cover copy. Edited copy for social-media posts. Assessed potential new projects and assisted with planning each season’s new releases. Served as liaison to vendors and publishing partners. Researched and selected images for books and wrote accompanying captions.

Invited by Dog Writers Association of America to conduct Q&A sessions with aspiring authors.

BowTie Publications, Freehold, NJ

Book Editor

2004 to 2013

Edited and proofread manuscripts and layouts at all phases of publication. Collaborated with art department on book design, reviewed page design with art directors, and laid out pages in InDesign. Contributed to acquisitions process by reviewing and giving feedback on book proposals. Created online content for breed-club pages on DogChannel.com. Wrote captions and cover copy as well as copy for catalogs, book alerts, advertisements, sales presentations, and other promotional materials; provided ghost-written book text as needed. Created and edited book indexes. Hired and managed freelance photographers; selected author-provided and stock images for books. Assisted in development of publication schedules; coordinated with editors, authors, and photographers to ensure compliance with deadlines.

Represented company at industry functions, including Book Expo America.

Accompanied authors to media appearances as publisher liaison.

Supervised and coached junior editors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, English; French minor

Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey), Ewing, NJ

Dean’s List • Order of Omega Greek Honor Society • TSC Scholar/Athlete

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