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Production Editor (Princeton, NJ Hybrid)

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Overview HarperCollins is currently seeking a Production Editor to oversee the production editorial process on a wide variety of titles in the Morrow Group.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and styles manuscripts for copyediting, design, and composition using Microsoft Word and Harper’s proprietary software.
• Hires freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers and oversees their work.
• Collates and processes proofreads and slugs in Adobe Acrobat and checks all stages of interior proofs and PDFs.
• Copyedits flap and back cover copy and proofreads and checks all stages of jacket/cover proofs.
• Works with editors, designers, authors, managing editors, and production managers in anticipating and resolving problems.
• Evaluates and coordinates artwork as needed.
• Shepherds multiple projects while maintaining high standards of quality control and meeting strict deadlines, often under tight production schedules.
• Marks up pdfs for audio recordings.
• Attends and contributes to online department meetings as needed, working with colleagues from other imprints to continue streamlining and aligning processes.
• Provides backup for department as needed.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of prior production editorial work experience. Prior experience in trade book publishing strongly preferred.
• Works comfortably with basic computer programs, including Tracked Changes in Word and the commenting tools in Adobe Acrobat.
• Solid copyediting and proofreading skills; knowledge of industry standards, including the Chicago Manual of Style.
• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to set priorities under pressure.
• Comfortable working within a digital workflow system.
• Clear, conscientious, and collaborative communication skills, both verbal and written.
• College degree or equivalent work experience.

That’s why cover letters are strongly preferred.

Salary range: $54,500- $62,000

In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including “elective” benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

HarperCollins Publishers is a equal opportunity employer.

HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at TalentManagement@harpercollins.com . Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.

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