Associate Production Editor, Children's Publishing

Simons; New York; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Simons’ The Children’s Division seeks an Associate Production Editor to support imprints publishing picture books, middle-grade and teen fiction and nonfiction, graphic novels, and new adult titles.

Based in NYC with hybrid options or fully remote in the US, the role involves coordinating production, supervising freelancers, and ensuring timely delivery of 45–60 titles annually through careful copyediting and quality checks.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of book production editorial experience.
• Strong copyediting, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Ability to supervise freelancers and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong proficiency with Mac systems and Adobe InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling, trafficking, and production editorial work for approximately 45–60 titles per year.
• Ensure books meet quality standards and production deadlines through copyediting, proofreading, and organization.
• Supervise freelance copyeditors and proofreaders.

Skills

Copyediting

Proofreading

Organization

Freelancer supervision

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Mac OS

Job description

The Children’s Division seeks an Associate Production Editor to support imprints publishing picture books, middle-grade and teen fiction and nonfiction, graphic novels, and new adult novels.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling, trafficking, and production editorial work for approximately 45–60 titles per year.
• Ensure books meet quality standards and production deadlines through copyediting, proofreading, and organization.
• Supervise freelance copyeditors and proofreaders.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of book production editorial experience.
• Strong copyediting, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Ability to supervise freelancers and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong proficiency with Mac systems and Adobe InDesign.

Location & Modality:

This opportunity is open to both hybrid candidates based in NYC and fully remote US candidates.