Production Editor – Corporate Bookmaking - (Hybrid)

Bertelsmann-Jobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Penguin Random House Corporate Bookmaking is seeking a Production Editor to support the Crown Publishing Group. The role focuses on overseeing a diverse list of titles, coordinating with editorial, design, and production teams to move manuscripts to final bound books.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in production editorial, strong copyediting and proofreading skills, and proficiency with Word and Adobe Acrobat. This hybrid New York role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of publishing experience in a production editorial capacity.
• Experience with complex nonfiction, cookbooks or illustrated projects.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines.
• Strong copyediting and proofreading skills.
• Knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style, 18th edition.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Hire and assess freelance editors, proofreaders, cold readers, and indexers.
• Prepare and style initial text transmittals using a Word-based platform.
• Coordinate with editorial, production, and design teams to complete titles.
• Manage schedules and update project progress in FileMaker Pro.
• Review and collate author and proofreader edits in Adobe Acrobat.
• Keep books on schedule and error-free under tight deadlines.
• Copyedit and proofreading supplementary material (front matter, jacket copy, etc.).
• Review and approve jacket and cover routings.
• Oversee freelancers performing quality assurance on ebooks.
• Perform administrative duties including invoice processing, system updates, and status reports.

Skills

Production editorial

Copyediting

Proofreading

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent & team oriented

MS Word

Adobe Acrobat

Chicago Manual of Style

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Track Changes

Job description

• Full-time
• Compensation: up to USD 70,500 - yearly

Company Description

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Job Description

Penguin Random House Corporate Bookmaking is looking for a Production Editor to support the Crown Publishing Group. Crown Publishing Group is made up of a dynamic and wide-ranging set of imprints, including Clarkson Potter/Publishers, Crown, Crown Currency, Storehouse Voices, Ten Speed Press, Ten Speed Graphic, Ten Speed Young Readers, and Compendium. Our Production Editors oversee a range of titles, from initial transmittals of final manuscripts to bound books. Working closely with the editorial, design, and production teams, you will have the opportunity to work on a varied list of gift products, graphic novels, children's picture books, cookbooks, decorating and design books, narrative nonfiction, business, fiction, memoir, and more.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Hiring and assessing the work of freelance copy editors, proofreaders, cold readers, and indexers.
• Preparing and styling initial text transmittals using a custom Penguin Random House Word-based platform.
• Coordinating with the editorial, managing editorial, production, and design departments to see titles through to completion.
• Managing schedules and updating the progress of projects in File Maker Pro.
• Reviewing and collating author and proofreader edits in Adobe Acrobat, which includes additional copyediting, fact-checking, and follow-up with editors and designers.
• Keeping books on schedule and error-free under tight deadlines.
• Copyediting and proofreading supplementary material, such as front matter, back matter, jacket and cover copy, promotional material, etc.
• Reviewing and approving jacket and cover routings.
• Overseeing the work of freelancers performing quality assurance reviews on ebooks.
• Performing various administrative duties, including invoice processing, system updates, and status reports as well as pitching in on departmental projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of publishing experience in a production editorial capacity
• Proven ability to work on a wide variety of books, including experience on complex nonfiction, such as cookbooks or other illustrated projects, and a desire to expand one's versatility
• The ability to set and meet deadlines
• The ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment, while maintaining a standard of excellence
• Strong copyediting and proofreading skills
• General facility of modern copyediting style and an interest in the evolution of language
• Very good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work successfully independently as well as part of a team, anticipating problems, troubleshooting solutions, and prioritizing tasks
• Excellent attention to detail and highly organized
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word (especially the track changes function) and Adobe Acrobat
• Knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style, 18th edition

Additional Information

This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities (approximately 2 to 3 days a week). We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway, which includes the tri-state area (NJ, CT, and NY).

Salary for this position is $70,500.

Applications for this role will be accepted through October 11 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

We value the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.