Senior Production Editor, Children's Publishing

Simon & Schuster, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Simon & Schuster, Inc. seeks a Sr. Production Editor to support its Children’s Division, publishing picture books, middle-grade, teen fiction/nonfiction, graphic novels, and new adult titles. You will manage 45–60 titles annually, ensuring quality and deadlines through editing and organization, while supervising freelance editors.

The role requires strong editing skills and proficiency with Mac systems and Adobe InDesign. Hybrid NYC or remote US candidates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of book production editorial experience.
• Strong copyediting, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Ability to supervise freelancers and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong proficiency with Mac systems and Adobe InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling, trafficking, and production editorial work for titles.
• Ensure books meet quality standards and deadlines through copyediting and proofreading.
• Supervise freelance copyeditors and proofreaders.

Skills

Book production editorial

Copyediting

Proofreading

Freelancer supervision

InDesign

Mac proficiency

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Mac OS

Job description

The Children’s Division seeks a Sr. Production Editor to support imprints publishing picture books, middle-grade and teen fiction and nonfiction, graphic novels, and new adult novels.

Responsibilities

• Manage scheduling, trafficking, and production editorial work for approximately 45–60 titles per year.
• Ensure books meet quality standards and production deadlines through copyediting, proofreading, and organization.
• Supervise freelance copyeditors and proofreaders.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of book production editorial experience.
• Strong copyediting, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Ability to supervise freelancers and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong proficiency with Mac systems and Adobe InDesign.

Location & Modality

This opportunity is open to both hybrid candidates based in NYC and fully remote US candidates.