Editorial Services Manager

www.bookjobs.com-jobboard; Somerville (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Editorial Services Manager to oversee project management in a vibrant publishing environment. This full-time role offers the opportunity to collaborate with editorial, design, and production teams, ensuring that titles are managed efficiently from inception to print. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience, attention to detail, and exceptional communication skills to the table. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization fosters a supportive workplace where creativity thrives. If you are passionate about children's literature and project management, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Plan

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in a publishing environment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between editorial services and publishing partners.
• Oversee titles through all stages before printing.

Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Applications

Job description

Description: Candlewick Press, a leading publisher of books for children located in Somerville, MA, seeks an Editorial Services Manager. The ideal candidate will be responsible for scheduling, trafficking, and managing titles in our trade publishing environment. The individual will work as a member of the editorial services team while collaboratively working with design, editorial, and production. They will be responsible for running regular publishing meetings for Walker and Walker Books Australia and for one-color fiction and will disseminate changes to scheduling and bibliographic information to appropriate departments in a timely fashion through regular pub meeting minutes, production planning meetings, and individual correspondence.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Acting as a key liaison between Candlewick's editorial services group and
their counterparts at Walker Books UK, Walker Books Australia, and our
partnership publishers
- Overseeing titles circulating through all stages before going out to the
printer
- Working in conjunction with all teams across the Walker Books Group to ensure
dates are met, negotiating extensions and making adjustments where necessary
and conveying that information to the appropriate people
- Circulating one-color fiction and nonfiction titles, one-color titles
originated by Walker Books UK and Walker Books Australia, and titles from our
partnership publishers. These responsibilities include having a general
awareness of their publishing lists and schedules, prompting US editors to
contact the UK/AUS editorial teams for the appropriate files for
Americanization, circulation of materials through copyediting and
proofreading, and liaising with UK/AUS regarding requirements of our linked
schedules.
- Maintaining the accuracy of all bibliographic and scheduling information for
their titles through use of the company-wide data management system
- Trafficking materials through the approval process
- Preparing manuscripts for electronic editing, including text styling
- Attending regular status meetings with the Walker UK Character team and other
relevant department and interdepartmental meetings as necessary
- Other tasks as needed

This is a full-time position based in Somerville, MA with the option for hybrid work. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including medical, dental, life and disability insurance; flex spending and 401k plans, voluntary benefits, generous paid time off and much more!

All children deserve to see themselves, their families, and their communities represented in the books they read. As children’s book publishers, it is our goal to ensure that the books and content we publish authentically and joyfully reflect the world around us. As an employer, we are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive working environment where everyone is included, valued, and empowered to do their best and most creative work. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, sex, or any other characteristic protected by law and those not yet protected by law.

Requirements: Required Experience and Skills:

- A highly motivated individual with a minimum of 5 years of project management
experience in a publishing environment
- Candidates should possess a scrupulous attention to detail as well as
outstanding organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills
including diplomacy and tact, the ability to maintain grace under pressure,
and a cheerful approach
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to work expeditiously, both
independently and collaboratively
- Solid proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe applications

How To Apply For This Job: To Apply: submit a resume and cover letter via e-mail to [e-mail], referencing "Editorial Services Manager"