Production Editor – Spanish-Language Publishing (Hybrid Miami – Dadeland Area)

Bertelsmann-Jobs; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial (USA) LLC in the Miami Dadeland area is seeking a detailed Production Editor to shepherd Spanish-language titles from manuscript through final publication in print and digital formats.

You will work across fiction and nonfiction, collaborating with editorial, design, and production teams to ensure editorial quality, accuracy, and consistency while coordinating freelance editors and translators.

Qualifications

• Native Spanish with exceptional grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage, and style.
• Minimum 3 years of publishing experience.
• Professional English proficiency for bilingual collaboration.
• Experience in copyediting, proofreading, or editing Spanish content.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Proficiency in Word and Acrobat for editorial work.

Responsibilities

• Select, hire, and oversee freelance editorial professionals to meet standards.
• Perform quality-control reviews and consolidate editorial changes throughout production.
• Copyedit and proofread Spanish-language content across manuscripts, proofs, covers, and related materials.
• Collaborate with Editorial, Design, and Production teams to move titles and meet deadlines.
• Manage multiple titles and priorities with clear status communication.

Skills

Native Spanish

Bilingual English/Spanish

Copyediting

Proofreading

Editorial judgement

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Production Editor – Spanish-Language Publishing (Hybrid Miami – Dadeland Area)

• Full-time
• LegalEntity: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial (USA) LLC
• Compensation: up to USD 70,500 - yearly

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/.

Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial is seeking a detail-oriented Production Editor to join our Miami team and help bring a wide range of Spanish-language books from manuscript through final publication in print and digital formats. Working across fiction and nonfiction, original works and translations, this position will report to the Editorial Director and collaborate closely with editorial, design, and production colleagues to ensure every title meets our standards for editorial quality, accuracy, and consistency.

The Production Editor manages the editorial production of multiple Spanish-language titles simultaneously across different stages of production. The role combines project coordination, quality control, and the management of freelance editorial professionals with hands‑on copyediting and proofreading.

Success in this role requires exceptional command of written Spanish, meticulous attention to detail, strong editorial judgment, and the ability to keep multiple projects moving accurately and on schedule.

Specific responsibilities

• Select, hire, and oversee freelance editorial professionals, including translators, copyeditors, proofreaders, graphic designers, and other contributors as needed, ensuring their work meets editorial and project standards.
• Perform quality‑control reviews and consolidate editorial changes from authors, editors, and freelancers throughout the production process, resolving queries and identifying issues that require further editorial attention.
• Copyedit and proofread Spanish-language content for accuracy, grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, and consistency, including manuscripts, page proofs, covers and jackets, and other book-related materials.
• Partner closely with Editorial, Design, and Production teams to move titles through production, resolve editorial or production issues, maintain schedules and meet deadlines.
• Manage multiple titles and competing priorities simultaneously, maintaining accurate project status and communicating clearly with internal teams and external contributors.

• Native Spanish, with exceptional command of Spanish grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage, and style
• Minimum 3 years of publishing experience
• Professional working proficiency in English, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and external partners in a bilingual working environment
• Demonstrated professional experience in copyediting, proofreading, or editing Spanish-language content, with strong editorial judgment and exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Word for electronic copyediting and manuscript review, and Adobe Acrobat, including PDF markup and editorial proofing tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively

Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial (PRHGE), part of Penguin Random House, is a leading global publisher and distributor of Spanish- and Portuguese-language books, with offices across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America and distribution in more than 45 countries.

The salary for this position is $70,500.00. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.

This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities. We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our office in the Dadeland area of Miami, Florida.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

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 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.

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Wevalue 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.