HarperCollins Publishers
Production Editor | Children's Book Group (NYC Hybrid)
HarperCollins Publishers, New York, New York, us, 10261
Production Editor | Children's Book Group (NYC Hybrid)
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HarperCollins Publishers Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Overview
HarperCollins Children’s Books Group is currently seeking a Production Editor to oversee the production editorial process on a wide variety of titles—from board books through young adult novels—under all the Children’s Books Group imprints. Overview
HarperCollins Children’s Books Group is currently seeking a Production Editor to oversee the production editorial process on a wide variety of titles—from board books through young adult novels—under all the Children’s Books Group imprints.
Responsibilities
Specifically, the Production Editor handles production editorial work from manuscript through bound book in a variety of genres and formats, including picture books, board books, chapter books, middle grade, YA, graphic novels, offsets, and resets.
Copyedits and proofreads cover and jacket copy. Copyedits, proofreads, checks and slugs page proofs, reviews sketch and art checks, and provides backup checks of final PDFs. Hires freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers, and evaluates their work. Shepherds projects through the editorial/production process, which includes manuscript coding using Word-based proprietary software and text preparation. Checks all stages of manuscripts, galleys, and PDFs. Collaborates with editorial, design, and production departments on various tasks. Follows up with designers and editors to maintain schedules. Inputs and manages updates in our title management database. Works comfortably with basic computer programs, including Track Changes in Word and the RSuite content management system. Prioritizes work appropriately, meeting steady turnaround demands while maintaining very high quality.
Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of production editorial experience required, preferably with a quality children’s publisher Solid copyediting and proofreading skills and in-depth knowledge of CMS Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail Ability to set priorities under pressure Comfortable working within a digital workflow system Brings a flexible, upbeat attitude to the job and enjoys working with a like-minded team College degree or equivalent experience required Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat markup
HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. That’s why cover letters are
strongly preferred .
The salary range for this position is $54,500 to $60,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.
In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.
HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer. Seniority level
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Production Editor | Children's Book Group (NYC Hybrid)
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HarperCollins Publishers Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Overview
HarperCollins Children’s Books Group is currently seeking a Production Editor to oversee the production editorial process on a wide variety of titles—from board books through young adult novels—under all the Children’s Books Group imprints. Overview
HarperCollins Children’s Books Group is currently seeking a Production Editor to oversee the production editorial process on a wide variety of titles—from board books through young adult novels—under all the Children’s Books Group imprints.
Responsibilities
Specifically, the Production Editor handles production editorial work from manuscript through bound book in a variety of genres and formats, including picture books, board books, chapter books, middle grade, YA, graphic novels, offsets, and resets.
Copyedits and proofreads cover and jacket copy. Copyedits, proofreads, checks and slugs page proofs, reviews sketch and art checks, and provides backup checks of final PDFs. Hires freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers, and evaluates their work. Shepherds projects through the editorial/production process, which includes manuscript coding using Word-based proprietary software and text preparation. Checks all stages of manuscripts, galleys, and PDFs. Collaborates with editorial, design, and production departments on various tasks. Follows up with designers and editors to maintain schedules. Inputs and manages updates in our title management database. Works comfortably with basic computer programs, including Track Changes in Word and the RSuite content management system. Prioritizes work appropriately, meeting steady turnaround demands while maintaining very high quality.
Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of production editorial experience required, preferably with a quality children’s publisher Solid copyediting and proofreading skills and in-depth knowledge of CMS Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail Ability to set priorities under pressure Comfortable working within a digital workflow system Brings a flexible, upbeat attitude to the job and enjoys working with a like-minded team College degree or equivalent experience required Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat markup
HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. That’s why cover letters are
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The salary range for this position is $54,500 to $60,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.
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