Associate Production Editor, Children's Publishing

SimonsChustr; New York; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SimonsChustr’s Children’s Division seeks an Associate Production Editor to support imprints publishing picture books, middle-grade and teen fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, and new adult titles. The role encompasses editorial oversight and hands-on production work in a hybrid or fully remote setting across the US.

You will manage scheduling for 45–60 titles annually, ensure quality and deadlines via copyediting and proofreading, and supervise freelancers.

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

Organizational skills

Freelance supervision

Mac

Adobe InDesign

Tools

Adobe InDesign

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.