Production Editor, Children's Books

Job Description

Simon & Schuster has been named to Forbes magazine list of ''America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022.''

Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories.

For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

The Production Editor will be part of the Simon & Schuster Children's Books managing editorial department and will be responsible for the scheduling, trafficking, and production editorial work of approximately 60 titles per year. The imprints that this person would work with produce picture books, middle-grade grade and teen fiction and nonfiction books, and graphic novels.
• Strong copyediting, proofreading, and organizational skills are needed to ensure quality and timeliness of books.
• 2–3 years of book production editorial experience is required.
• The ability to supervise freelancers with prior experience doing so is preferred.
• Strong Mac and InDesign skills are a must.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The annual salary for this position is $62,000.00 - $65,00.00

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re2k50-18-188-108-54-42 in your application.