Senior Production Editor - Books Production Lead

Macmillan; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Macmillan is seeking a Senior Production Editor for Macmillan Adult Trade in New York. You will oversee production editing for 35–40 titles annually, managing freelancers through copyediting, proofreading, indexing, and jacket/cover checks.

You will guide the editorial workflow from manuscript assessment to final materials, ensuring quality and adherence to departmental procedures while applying strong style-rule discipline.

Qualifications

• Extensive background in adult trade fiction and nonfiction.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, prioritizing and troubleshooting.
• Strong grammar and punctuation with Chicago Manual of Style expertise.
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• 7–10 years’ experience as a production editor, preferably in adult trade.
• Copyediting and proofreading at a high level and familiarity with workflow systems.

Responsibilities

• Handle production editorial work for original fiction and nonfiction titles from manuscript to bound book, including paperback conversions.
• Electronic styling of manuscripts for design and composition.
• Hire freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers and review their work through all passes.
• Prepare copyedited manuscripts for design and typesetting and collate changes in proofs.
• Copyedit jacket/cover copy and marketing material and review captions and inserts.
• Collaborate with Production, Design, and Editorial teams on scheduling and revisions, complying with Legal directives.
• Update project progress in digital tracking systems and maintain proper file naming conventions.
• Provide task- and project-specific support to ensure coverage during vacations.

Skills

Production editing

Editorial workflow

Freelancer management

Chicago Manual of Style

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Workflow/Metadata systems

Job description

Macmillan is seeking a Senior Production Editor for Macmillan Adult Trade in New York. You will oversee production editing for 35–40 titles annually, managing freelancers through copyediting, proofreading, indexing, and jacket/cover checks.

You will guide the editorial workflow from manuscript assessment to final materials, ensuring quality and adherence to departmental procedures while applying strong style-rule discipline.