Production Editor, Simon & Schuster Imprint Group Job at Simon & Schuster, Inc.

Overview

Production Editor, Simon & Schuster Imprint Group. The Production Editor will manage titles—including originals, format conversions, and reissues—through the production process from manuscript to bound book, working closely with Production, Managing Editorial, Editorial, Design, and Ebook Development to ensure titles are produced accurately.

Production editors in the Simon & Schuster imprint group work on a range of titles across multiple genres—including fiction, memoir, history, business, lifestyle, and contemporary politics. Ability to manage titles with complex text and design elements a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full text-production cycle for 18–24 new titles annually (varies by list); copyedit, proof, collate, and route pages through pass stages (1st to Final).
• Engage and manage freelance copyeditors/proofreaders/indexers; ensure adherence to house style guidelines and schedule.
• Maintain style sheets, using CMS 18 and Merriam-Webster standards; resolve queries with editors and authors.
• Collaborate with design and desktop departments on typesetting quality (widows/orphans, ladders, hyphenation, tables, figures, callouts).
• Track milestones in the title management system; proactively flag risk, negotiate timelines, and coordinate scheduling across departments.
• Apply and check page and cover corrections in PDFs; perform rigorous quality checks on final files for print.
• Prepare indexes (copyediting/coding/proofreading via vendor or in-house coordination), front/back matter, and reprint/correction cycles; log AAs and maintain clean records.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in book or journal production, copyediting, or closely related publishing role (or 1–2 years plus strong internship track record).
• Expert command of grammar, punctuation, and style; ability to explain edits clearly and tactfully.
• Fluency with Microsoft Word (Track Changes), Adobe Acrobat (PDF markup), and project trackers (e.g., Firebrand, Workfront).
• Calm, organized, and solution-oriented; meticulous attention to detail under deadline pressure; must know how to work well with others.

Please note we are open to reviewing candidates that are interested in fully remote opportunities as well as those looking for in-house and hybrid schedules.

EEO and Benefits

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.

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