Print Production Editor — Hybrid NYC

Open Road Media; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Road Integrated Media, a growth-focused digital-first publisher, seeks a Production Editor, Print with 2–3 years of print book production experience to manage the print lifecycle of straight-forward fiction titles.

You will own the print production schedule, coordinate with editors and designers, and ensure final packaged InDesign files and print-ready PDFs. Hybrid role with NYC office presence; salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of print book production experience, ideally in a trade publishing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple titles within defined workflows and take clear direction from senior production editorial staff on project priorities.
• Excellent communication and organizational habits, with a proactive approach to schedule management and documentation.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• POD experience is a strong plus; experience with ebook-to-print workflows is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage backlist print repackages through a complete print production cycle: source file evaluation, text cleanup, templated typesetting, cover file coordination, pass reviews and corrections.
• Oversee final confirming review through to a packaged InDesign file and print-ready PDF; own the production schedule for the print stage of each title.
• Maintain proactive communication with the supervising Senior Production Editor and Production Editorial colleagues handling ebook editions for the same titles.
• Collaborate with design, editorial, and production teams to ensure timely delivery of print-ready files.

Skills

Print production

Adobe InDesign

Acrobat

POD experience

Communication

Tools

InDesign

Acrobat

Job description

Open Road Integrated Media, a growth-focused digital-first publisher, seeks a Production Editor, Print with 2–3 years of print book production experience to manage the print lifecycle of straight-forward fiction titles.

You will own the print production schedule, coordinate with editors and designers, and ensure final packaged InDesign files and print-ready PDFs. Hybrid role with NYC office presence; salary commensurate with experience.