Production Editor

Responsibilities

• Manage 20–25 original titles per year from manuscript transmittal to bound book using electronic workflow
• Prepare and code manuscripts for design and typesetting
• Hire and supervise freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers, and review their work
• Review and collate author, editor, and proofreader corrections in Adobe Acrobat
• Copyedit, proofread, and route jacket and cover materials from original copy through final proof
• Work closely with various in-house departments including editorial, design, and production to troubleshoot and resolve problems that arise and ensure all deadlines are met
• Comfortable working on books with accelerated schedules
• Maintain high levels of accuracy throughout each project
• Attend relevant department and interdepartmental meetings

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of production editorial experience required
• Experience with heavily illustrated books required
• Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills
• Strong computer skills, including using MS Word (track changes) and Adobe Acrobat (reviewing and collating electronic markup via PDF)
• Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style and conscious language guidelines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Must be detail- and accuracy-oriented and have the ability to balance many projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining high standards of quality
• The ability to set and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working independently and also as part of a team
• The ability to identify, attract, and retain capable editorial freelancers a plus
• Children’s publishing experience a plus

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic and supplemental life
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Critical illness
• Hospital indemnity
• Long-term care
• Health and dependent care FSA
• Commuter benefit plan
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Travel assistance
• 401(k)
• Discretionary bonus program
• PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave)
• Group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services