HumanEdge is hiring: Senior Book Publishing Production Editor in New York

Senior Book Publishing Production Editor

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.
• Copy edits and proofreads cover and jacket copy.
• Copy edits, 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.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat markup.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Other

Industries: Book and Periodical Publishing