Production Editor

Hachette Book Group

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$62,000–$66,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Adobe Acrobat, Book Design, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Copy Editing, Editing, Gardening, Identify Issues, Illustrating Ability, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Proofreading, Publications, Time Management, Typesetting, Writing Skills, eBooks
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago

The Hachette Book Group is seeking a Production Editor for its Workman imprints to manage 20-25 titles per year, from manuscript to bound book, as well as review reprints. The Production Editor will work closely with the editorial, design, and production teams, and will be responsible for managing a variety of nonfiction projects, such as cookbooks, decorating and design books, gardening books, travel books, self-help books, gift books, children's books, stationery, and more. This position will work across the Workman, Artisan, and Black Dog & Leventhal imprints. Please visit workman.com for more information. Responsibilities: Manage 20-25 original titles per year from manuscript transmittal to bound book using electronic workflow Prepare and code manuscripts for design and typesetting Hire and supervise freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers, and review their work Review and collate author, editor, and proofreader corrections in Adobe Acrobat Copyedit, proofread, and route jacket and cover materials from original copy through final proof Work closely with various in-house departments including editorial, design, and production to troubleshoot and resolve problems that arise and ensure all deadlines are met Comfortable working on books with accelerated schedules Maintain high levels of accuracy throughout each project Attend relevant department and interdepartmental meetings Qualifications: At least 5 years of production editorial experience required. Experience with heavily illustrated books required. Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills Strong computer skills, including using MS Word (track changes) and Adobe Acrobat (reviewing and collating electronic markup via PDF) Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style and conscious language guidelines Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills Must be detail- and accuracy-oriented and have the ability to balance many projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining high standards of quality The ability to set and meet deadlines Comfortable working independently and also as part of a team Ability to identify, attract, and retain capable editorial freelancers a plus * Children's publishing experience a plus. As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers. Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The compensation range for this position is $62,000-$66,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location - talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects. The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

About the Company

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Hachette Book Group

HBG’s bestselling authors include Sherman Alexie, Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton, David Baldacci, Sandra Brown, Stephen Colbert, Chris Colfer, Michael Connelly, Jeffery Deaver, Nelson DeMille, Tina Fey, Malcolm Gladwell, Chelsea Handler, Harper Lee, John Maxwell, Brad Meltzer, Joyce Meyer, Stephenie Meyer, Joel Osteen, James Patterson, Jerry Pinkney, Keith Richards, JK Rowling, J.D. Salinger, David Sedaris, Lemony Snicket/Daniel Handler, Nicholas Sparks, Jon Stewart, David Foster Wallace, Brent Weeks, and Tom Wolfe.

HBG also provides a wide range of custom distribution, fulfillment, digital and sales services to third party publishers including Harry N. Abrams, Amazing People Club, Chronicle Books, Disney Book Group, Hearst Magazine, Gildan Media, Guinness World Records, Hachette UK, Hyperion Books, InnovativeKids, Marvel, Octopus Books, Oxmoor House, Peterson’s, Phaidon Press, Time Home Entertainment Inc., and Windblown Media.

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COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Printing and Publishing
FOUNDED
2006
WEBSITE
http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/