Senior Book Production Editor

Berkeley Books Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading book publishing company in Singapore is seeking a Senior Book Production Editor to manage the entire lifecycle of book production. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in book editing, strong organizational, and communication skills, as well as proficiency in relevant software. This role offers a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment, with the opportunity to highlight the beauty of Asian culture through quality publishing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Several years of relevant experience in book production editing.
• Expert knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Adobe InDesign and Acrobat.
• High-level English language proficiency and proofreading skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities and experience managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage complete book production lifecycles from manuscript to final print.
• Supervise design, typesetting, copyediting, proofreading, and quality control.
• Manage production schedules, vendor payments, and timelines for multiple projects.
• Oversee digital files ensuring compliance with licensing contracts.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with marketing and sales colleagues.

Skills

Book production editing experience

MS Word proficiency

Adobe InDesign expertise

Proofreading skills

Project management abilities

Strong communication skills

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

SENIOR BOOK PRODUCTION EDITOR WITH BERKELEY BOOKS PTE LTD

Location:Singapore

Employment Type:Full-time

A Rare Opportunity to Join Asia's Leading English-language Book Publishing Group!

Berkeley Books is part of the Periplus Publishing Group that includes Tuttle Publishing and Periplus Editions, producers of high-quality books on Asian subjects including literature, history, language learning, cooking, culture, self-help, children’s books, crafts, art, design and travel. See: www.tuttlepublishing.com

We are seeking an experienced BOOK PRODUCTION EDITOR to be based full-time in our Singapore office. This person will oversee multiple book projects simultaneously working closely with our overseas and in-house editors, authors, graphic artists, designers, photographers, typesetters and illustrators to shepherd book projects from initial manuscript stage to final print-ready PDF files at an international quality level.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complete book production lifecycles from manuscript to final print, coordinating with publishers, editors, authors, designers, typesetters, colour separators and others
• Supervise design, typesetting, copyediting, proofreading and quality control; review book proofs for accuracy, quality and consistency
• Manage production schedules, vendor payments and timelines for multiple projects simultaneously
• Oversee digital files and ensure compliance with licensing contracts and copyright requirements
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate across departments with marketing and sales colleagues
• Assist in creating marketing materials, sample spreads, new title information sheets, advance reading copies, covers and catalogue materials as needed

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience:Several years of relevant experience in book production editing, preferably in Singapore or Southeast Asia
• Technical:Expert knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Adobe InDesign and Acrobat; proficiency with typesetting and high-quality book design matters; comprehensive knowledge of 1-color and 4-color book printing processes, colour separation and book prepress production workflow
• Editorial:High-level English language proficiency; proofreading skills; familiarity with Chicago/Oxford style guides and American versus British English conventions and spelling
• Project Management:Excellent organizational abilities; experience managing multiple projects within deadlines
• Industry Knowledge:Understanding of book publishing ecosystem, copyright, ISBN and book market dynamics
• Interpersonal:Strong communication and leadership skills; collaborative mindset with cultural sensitivity

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to work with a respected brand in the book publishing industry
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Supportive and collegial work environment
• The chance to connect readers with exciting stories and traditions, highlighting the beauty of Asian culture

Applications close 1 November 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted