Production Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Provide support to the Penguin Random House Christian division across WaterBrook, Multnomah, Align Insight, Forum Books, and Image imprints.

• Work on hardcover and trade paperback titles, encompassing hardcover-to-paperback conversions and original works, some featuring 4-color content.

• Report directly to the Executive Managing Editor/Copy Chief.

• Collaborate closely with editorial, design, managing editorial, and production teams.

• Supervise freelance copy editors, cold readers, proofreaders, sluggers, and indexers.

• Offer production editorial expertise from copyediting through to completed printed books and e-pub files.

• Partner with editors and authors to maintain the quality of books starting from the copyedit stage.

• Schedule and allocate freelance editorial assignments.

• Review the work of freelancers and authors’ changes, incorporating corrections into Word documents or Adobe Acrobat PDFs.

• Engage with authors to address queries and ensure that the final products align with expectations.

• Manage a designated list of production editorial tasks, including copyediting, cold reading, and proofreading.

• Maintain books on schedule and free of errors throughout all production phases.

• Ensure adherence to house style and apply The Chicago Manual of Style 18th Edition.

• Review e-pub files prior to finalization.

• Proofread cover copy, jackets, bound galleys, ARE covers, back ads, and reprint corrections.

• Code/tag manuscripts for design, typesetting, and e-pubs.

• Resolve production editorial issues under supervision.

• Create timelines and address project concerns with cross-functional teams.

• Provide constructive feedback to freelancers.

• Perform additional related duties as assigned or required.

⛳️ Requirements

• In-depth understanding of Christian theology and Bible scripture is crucial.

• At least 5 years of experience in trade publishing within production editorial, including freelancing.

• Exceptional skills in copyediting and proofreading.

• Strong ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline-oriented environment.

• Excellent time management capabilities.

• Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing schedules and deadlines.

• Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style 18th Edition and Merriam-Webster 12th Edition.

• Highly detail-oriented, with strong communication and writing abilities.

• Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, particularly with the track changes feature.

• Skilled in Adobe Acrobat PDF markup.

• Knowledge of FileMaker Pro is an advantage.

• Experience with 4-color art is preferred.

• A résumé and cover letter are required for application.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Health Savings Account.

• Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k) options.

• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

• Life and AD&D Insurance.

• Commuter Benefits.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Educational Assistance.

• Generous paid time off.

• Comprehensive benefits program.

• Remote work arrangement.