Senior Production Editor, Children's Books

Job Description

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.

Simon & Schuster is seeking a Senior Production Editor that will be responsible for the scheduling, trafficking, and production editorial work of approximately 80–100 titles per year. The imprints that this person would work with produce board books, novelty books, picture books, middle-grade fiction and nonfiction books, and graphic novels.

Strong copyediting, proofreading, and organizational skills are needed to ensure quality and timeliness of books.

3-4 years of book production editorial experience is required

Must have the ability to supervise freelancers

Excellent strong Mac and InDesign skills are required

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g33wjn-18-221-146-223-42 in your application.