Production Editor

Job Description

The Production Editorial department of the Berkley Publishing Group is seeking a self-motivated individual to join their team as a production editor. The production editor will oversee all aspects of text and cover work for approximately 50 to 60 titles per year, including mass market, trade, hardcover, and electronic titles-mostly fiction originals and reprints.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
• Styles manuscripts for design and typesetting
• Works on and reviews all phases of text (copyedits, proofreads, reviews all freelanced work, etc.)
• Copyedits and proofreads all stages of cover production, from cover copy to printers' proofs
• Reviews promotional and galley-related materials
• Hires and oversees the work of freelancers (copyeditors, proofreaders, indexers, etc.)
• Coordinates schedules with freelancers, editors, and production
• Performs quality control review of ebooks

Essential Qualifications/Requirements:
• At least three years of production editorial experience
• Excellent copyediting, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style
• Must be able to work and review work electronically using the track changes function in Word and mark-up tools in Adobe Acrobat
• Detail and accuracy oriented
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, work well under pressure, and consistently meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Self-motivated team player with good critical-thinking skills
• Familiarity with ebooks

Please apply using our online application process, and please include your resume and cover letter with salary requirements. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj2q5b-3-142-197-212-42 in your application.