Production Editor

Redwood Publishing Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company in London is seeking an experienced Production Editor to join their non-fiction team. This hybrid role involves liaising with authors, ensuring timely delivery of manuscripts, and maintaining high editorial standards. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in book production, strong copyediting skills, and excellent communication abilities. An attractive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in book production.
• Strong understanding of copyediting and proofreading standards.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with authors for manuscript delivery.
• Answering author queries on book production.
• Checking and proofreading manuscripts per house style.
• Maintaining accurate book information on database.
• Preparing back-cover blurbs and liaising with designers.
• Attending team meetings for manuscript progress.

Skills

Book production knowledge

Copyediting

Proofreading

Verbal and written communication

Project management

Job description

We are working on a lovely Production Editor vacancy, for a successful London based publisher, who are looking to appoint an experienced Production Editor to join their non-fiction books publishing team.

This role can be worked on a hybrid basis in their London office 3 days a week and 2 days from home.

Responsibilities include :

• Liaising with authors to ensure timely delivery of manuscripts
• Answering author queries related to book production
• Check, proofread, and on occasion copyedit manuscripts to ensure format adheres to house style
• Maintain accurate book information on company database
• Preparing back-cover blurb and liaise with designers for book covers
• Attending regular team meetings to discuss progress of manuscripts

In this role, you will help to develop and shape the production process, ensuring the highest quality of service is provided.

The successful candidate will have proven experience from a book production editorial background with at least 2 years minimum experience. With your strong interest in networking with authors, you will also have a sound understanding of copyediting and proofreading standards. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential as you will manage multiple projects. The ability to work independently as well as in a team in a dynamic, international environment is also essential.

This role carries an attractive salary and company benefits. If you would like further information on this new role, please send your CV with a brief cover note outlining your interest and salary expectations to: [e-mail]

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