Editor

Provide a publishing house of quality literature that informs, inspires, educates, and empowers its intended audience – while maintaining excellence in all endeavors.

Graphic Designer – As Needed
PENDIUM seeks a graphic designer who will be responsible for the production of visually appealing, custom book covers. Artist may work from home, but quick turnaround is sometimes necessary and attention to detail is crucial. Potential candidates should possess a portfolio that can be viewed online of current and past work. View our site to familiarize yourself with the type of book covers PENDIUM produces.

Responsibilities

Design and execute final production of book covers (front, back, spine) for titles across the PENDIUM imprints, ensuring focus on market categories and customer needs.

Prepare and package final files for delivery to meet print vendor requirements.

Work closely with the Production and Editorial Departments to ensure books are produced efficiently, on time, and with high quality standards.

Review color proofs for quality.

Qualifications

Candidate must be a self starter with great design ideas, including familiarity with standard design concepts relating to book publishing, but creative enough to introduce fresh and innovative looks.

Technically proficient: expertise in Quark, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat and Reader.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with an ability to perform a variety of tasks under multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Impeccable time management and organizational skills to keep projects on schedule.

Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external sources, at all levels of the organization.

Experience in design and layout. Should possess a complete understanding of the production layout process.

Pay Rate: Pay rate is variable and as a result, designers should submit a per cover design rate on their resume.

Editor – As Needed
We are currently seeking an experienced editor to work on an as needed basis. The individual will edit book projects for publication, so it remains imperative that all manuscripts receive the utmost attention and care – being returned with zero errors in order to provide the best professionalism to our authors.

Selected editor can work from home, with the majority of the communication between publisher and freelance editor done primarily by computer/email/phone calls. Selected individual may work very closely with all departments, including marketing, creative services (art and design), and production.

Job Duties

Support in‑house editors by editing a variety of titles in word counts ranging from 10,000 and up, with a focus on serious nonfiction and commercial fiction. Correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation without changing the author’s voice, and maintain consistency throughout the manuscript.

Help develop, implement, and maintain search engine optimization (SEO) and social media marketing using all appropriate techniques and resources.

Build relationships to generate awareness of the company's creative platform and represent the company in a professional manner.

Act as a brand steward, ensuring the company’s reputation is upheld across all channels.

Job Requirements

Creative, self‑starter, exceptionally organized and able to multitask. Strong communication skills and reading/writing skills essential.

Ability to prioritize, be proactive, and work independently, with excellent interpersonal skills.

Prior editing experience preferred and an interest in literature.

Samples of editing work and/or website highlighting your experience and previous clients is highly preferred in finding a suitable candidate.

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