Production Editor - Avery Tarcherperigee

Job Description

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 nonfiction trade and hardcover titles, including cookbooks, workbooks, and other heavily illustrated two- and four-color books.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
• Style manuscripts for design and typesetting
• Works in close conjunction with editorial, managing editorial, design, and production to create timelines and troubleshoot project-related concerns and issues
• Work directly with authors on occasion to resolve specific text-related questions, and integrate author feedback into manuscript or layouts
• Responsible for hiring and managing the work of freelancers (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 promotional and galley-related materials

Essential Qualifications/Requirements:
• At least three years of production editorial experience
• Previous experience working with illustrated titles and other complex books (exercise, health and wellness, journals) a plus
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments, work well under pressure, and consistently meet tight deadlines
• Self-motivated team player with good critical-thinking skills
• Must be able to work and review work electronically using the track changes function in Word and mark-up tools in Adobe Acrobat
• Previous experience working on books with extensive back matter a plus
• Familiarity with cookbook styles and conventions preferred
• Highly detail-oriented, with thorough command of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and usage
• Knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. 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. 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.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC

Country: United States of America

State/Region: New York

City: New York

Postal Code: 10019

Job ID: 152788

Date:

Jul 7, 2021

Location:

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re8730-18-117-9-186-42 in your application.