Associate Production Editor - (Open to remote)

Lensa; New York (NY); Remote; USD 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading career site is seeking an Associate Production Editor for Penguin Random House. This role involves managing the production process for various book imprints, including hiring freelancers and ensuring quality control. Ideal candidates will have experience in production editorial work and strong copyediting skills.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Disability insurance

Annual profit awards or bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a production editorial environment.
• Knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare manuscripts and offsets for production.
• Hire freelancers for copyediting and proofreading.
• Perform quality control on eBooks.

Skills

Copyediting

Proofreading

Organizational skills

Communication

Writing

Tools

Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Associate Production Editor - (Open to remote)

Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Penguin Random House, is seeking professionals. Apply via Lensa today!

Penguin Random House is seeking an Associate Production Editor to work with various Penguin Publishing Group imprints within the Corporate Bookmaking division. This person will report to the Executive Director, Production Editorial, and will have an opportunity to work on all phases of bookmaking, from manuscript to bound books, as well as on eBooks for adult fiction and nonfiction titles.

The position offers the chance to work on books published within the Penguin Books, Penguin Classics, Pamela Dorman Books, Penguin Press, Portfolio, Sentinel, Riverhead, and Viking imprints. If you’re looking to take the next step in your publishing career, then apply now!

Responsibilities

1. Prepare manuscripts and offsets for production.
2. Hire freelancers to copyedit manuscripts, proofread typeset pages, and create indexes.
3. Supervise and check freelancers’ work.
4. Review authors’ and proofreaders’ pages.
5. Copyedit covers and marketing materials.
6. Perform quality control on eBooks and update eBook files as needed.
7. Maintain accurate data in databases.
8. Provide administrative support as needed.
9. Work on other production editorial projects as needed.

Requirements

1. Minimum of two years’ experience in a production editorial environment or equivalent editing and project management experience.
2. Excellent copyediting, proofreading, and organizational skills.
3. Knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style.
4. Proficiency in using track changes in Word and mark-up tools in Adobe Acrobat.
5. Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality.
6. Strong communication and writing skills.
7. Previous experience working on complex nonfiction books is a plus.

This role is open to remote candidates. The salary for this position is $61,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit awards or bonuses, subject to company results.

Please apply by May 19, 2025, and include your resume for consideration. We recommend reviewing our applicant resources and FAQs before applying.

Penguin Random House offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, disability insurance, and more.

Our company values diversity and equal opportunity employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, gender, or other protected statuses.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC
Country: United States of America
State/Region: New York
City: New York, NY
Postal Code: 10019
Job ID: 279868