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H-ASIA
March 31, 2006


Positions: Editors, Subject Area Experts and Research fact-checkers (note
South and Southeast Asia Geography/History), Chicago, IL, Encyclopaedia
Britannica, Inc.
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From: H-Net Job Guide:

Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. - Editors - Subject Area Experts & Research
Fact-checkers

Location: Illinois, United States
Institution Type: Other
Position Type: Research Professional
Submitted: Friday, March 31st, 2006
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Main Category: Professional Non-Teaching Positions/Archives/Museums/Public
History
Secondary Categories:   Literature
Languages
Humanities
History of Science/Medicine/Technology
Geography
General Social Sciences
Fine Arts
Asian History
Area Studies/Ethnic Studies
Anthropology/Archaeology



For over 235 years, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. has been a leading
provider of learning and knowledge products. We are proud to be one of the
world's most trusted sources of information on almost every topic
imaginable - from the origins of the universe to current events. Today
thousands of universities, colleges, public libraries, elementary, and
secondary schools subscribe to Britannica's online resources for their
students and patrons. Britannica's mission is the same today as it's been
since 1768: to be the worldwide leader in reference, education, and
learning.
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Subject Area Editors

Encyclopaedia Britannica has openings for experienced editors with
subject-area expertise to work on the Encyclopaedia Britannica database.
Responsibilities will include:

Commissioning and editing articles related to one of the subject areas
listed below;
Coordinating fact-checking with research editors;
Working with media and map editors.
These positions require:

· A proven ability to edit for general readers;
· Outstanding writing and organizational skills, attention to detail,
productivity, and the capacity to work in a team environment;
· An MA or PhD in the subject area (desirable, but significant editorial
experience in the area can be considered in lieu of an advanced degree).

o Subject areas include:

Life sciences and medicine

Earth sciences

Middle Eastern geography/history

South and Southeast Asian geography/history

Anthropology and languages

Music and dance

Literature and theater

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Research Editor

We are also looking for a Research Editor to fact-check Encyclopaedia
Britannica articles in the social sciences, arts, languages, and some
sciences. Must have fact-checking experience and a BA or advanced degree
in one of these areas.
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Other Information

· These positions are located at our headquarters in downtown Chicago and
are convenient to public transportation.
· Benefits include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401(k)
savings plan, paid vacation, and a casual work environment.
· No relocation is available for these positions.
· Encyclopaedia Britannica is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer.




Contact Info:
Interested candidates may submit their resumes via

Email to: staffing at eb.com
Fax: 312-294-2176 or
Mail: Staffing
Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc.
331 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60610

No phone calls please. Please reference Editor along with your subject
area (or Research Editor) in the subject line of your

Website: http://www.britannica.com/



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