Production Editor Jobs

The Production Editorial department of the Penguin Publishing Group is seeking a self-motivated individual to join its team. The production editor will oversee all aspects of the production cycle for fiction and nonfiction trade and hardcover titles, with subjects ranging from thrillers to literary nonfiction to workbooks and journals.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Styles manuscripts for design and typesetting
• Keeps books on schedule and error free under tight deadlines
• Reviews promotional and galley-related materials
• Works in close conjunction with editorial, managing editorial, design, and production to create timelines and troubleshoot project-related concerns and issues
• Hires and assesses the work of freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers
• Works on and reviews all phases of text from manuscript through blues (copyedits, proofreads, reviews all freelanced work, etc.)
• Copyedits and proofreads all stages of cover production, from cover copy to printers’ proofs
• Reviews and collates authors’ and proofreaders’ edits. This work may include additional copyediting, fact-checking, and following up with queries to the editor/author and notes for the designer.

Essential Qualifications/Requirements:

• Previous experience working on complex nonfiction books a plus
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a production editorial environment or equivalent editing and project management experience
• Knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, work well under pressure, and consistently meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality of content
• Must be able to work and review work electronically using the track changes function in Word and mark-up tools in Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent copyediting, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Strong communication and writing skills

The salary for this position is $63,000.00. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.

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 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 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.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC

Country: United States of America

State/Region: New York

City: New York

Postal Code: 10019

Job ID: 261493

Date: Jun 22, 2023

Location:

New York, NY, US, 10019

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan

Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

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