Opportunity 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.

Company Information

Book & Periodical Publishing

Job Duties

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.

Skills & Experience Required

Minimum of 2 years of production editorial experience required, preferably with a quality children’s publisher
Experienced with production editorial work: copyediting, proofreading, reviewing freelancer work, slugging, project management (progressing workflows among editorial, design, and content management).
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

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