Book Publishing Production Editor Job at HumanEdge, New York, NY

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  • HumanEdge
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Experienced Production Editor needed on a temporary contract basis to oversee the production editorial process on a wide variety of titles—from board books through young adult novels—under all the Children’s Books Group imprints.

This role is part-time, 3 days per week with one day onsite required in NYC

Responsibilities:
  • The Production Editor handles production editorial work from manuscript through bound book in a variety of genres and formats, including picture books, board books, chapter books, middle grade, YA, graphic novels, offsets, and resets.
  • Copyedits and proofreads cover and jacket copy.
  • Copyedits, proofreads, checks and slugs page proofs, reviews sketch and art checks, and provides backup checks of final PDFs.
  • Hires freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers, and evaluates their work.
  • Shepherds projects through the editorial/production process, which includes manuscript coding using Word-based proprietary software and text preparation.
  • Checks all stages of manuscripts, galleys, and PDFs.
  • Collaborates with editorial, design, and production departments on various tasks.
  • Follows up with designers and editors to maintain schedules.
  • Inputs and manages updates in our title management database.
  • Works comfortably with basic computer programs, including Track Changes in Word and the RSuite content management system.
  • Prioritizes work appropriately, meeting steady turnaround demands while maintaining very high quality.
Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 2 years of production editorial experience required, preferably with a quality children’s publisher
  • Solid copyediting and proofreading skills and in-depth knowledge of CMS
  • Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to set priorities under pressure
  • Comfortable working within a digital workflow system
  • Brings a flexible, upbeat attitude to the job and enjoys working with a like-minded team
  • College degree required
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat markup

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Part time, Freelance, Flexible hours, 3 days per week,

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