HarperCollins Publishers
Production Editor | Adult Morrow/Harper Imprint (Princeton, NJ Hybrid)
HarperCollins Publishers, Princeton, New Jersey, us, 08543
Production Editor | Adult Morrow/Harper Imprint (Princeton, NJ Hybrid)
HarperCollins is currently seeking a Production Editor in the Adult Morrow/Harper imprint group to oversee the production editorial process on a wide variety of titles, both fiction and nonfiction, representing a broad and diverse collection of voices, cultures, and perspectives.
Work Location This role follows a hybrid schedule, requiring onsite presence in our Princeton, NJ office one day per week.
Responsibilities
Specifically, the Production Editor handles production editorial work from manuscript through bound book for a variety of formats, including one-, two-, and four-color books, cookbooks, novels, and nonfiction titles across varied genres and subject matter.
Assesses and styles manuscripts using Microsoft Word, Harper’s proprietary software, for copyediting, design, and composition.
Hires freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers, and oversees their work.
Collates and processes proofreads and slugs in Adobe Acrobat, and checks all stages of proofs and PDFs, for interiors.
Copyeds flaps and back cover copy, proofreads, and checks all stages of jacket/cover proofs.
Works with editors, designers, authors, managing editors, and production managers in anticipating and resolving problems.
Evaluates and coordinates artwork as needed.
Shepherds multiple projects while maintaining high standards of quality control and meeting strict deadlines, often under tight production schedules.
Marks up PDFs for audio recordings.
Attends and contributes to online department meetings as needed, working with colleagues from other imprints to streamline and align processes.
Provides backup for department as needed.
Qualifications
A minimum of 2 years of prior production editorial work experience. Prior experience in trade book publishing strongly preferred.
Comfortable with basic computer programs, including tracked changes in Word and Adobe Acrobat commenting tools.
Solid copyediting and proofreading skills; knowledge of industry standards, including the Chicago Manual of Style.
Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to set priorities under pressure.
Comfortable working within a digital workflow system.
Clear, conscientious, and collaborative communication skills, both verbal and written.
College degree or equivalent work experience.
Compensation and Benefits The salary for this position is $55,000. In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, including physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits. Employee benefits may be selected based on individual needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.
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Work Location This role follows a hybrid schedule, requiring onsite presence in our Princeton, NJ office one day per week.
Responsibilities
Specifically, the Production Editor handles production editorial work from manuscript through bound book for a variety of formats, including one-, two-, and four-color books, cookbooks, novels, and nonfiction titles across varied genres and subject matter.
Assesses and styles manuscripts using Microsoft Word, Harper’s proprietary software, for copyediting, design, and composition.
Hires freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers, and oversees their work.
Collates and processes proofreads and slugs in Adobe Acrobat, and checks all stages of proofs and PDFs, for interiors.
Copyeds flaps and back cover copy, proofreads, and checks all stages of jacket/cover proofs.
Works with editors, designers, authors, managing editors, and production managers in anticipating and resolving problems.
Evaluates and coordinates artwork as needed.
Shepherds multiple projects while maintaining high standards of quality control and meeting strict deadlines, often under tight production schedules.
Marks up PDFs for audio recordings.
Attends and contributes to online department meetings as needed, working with colleagues from other imprints to streamline and align processes.
Provides backup for department as needed.
Qualifications
A minimum of 2 years of prior production editorial work experience. Prior experience in trade book publishing strongly preferred.
Comfortable with basic computer programs, including tracked changes in Word and Adobe Acrobat commenting tools.
Solid copyediting and proofreading skills; knowledge of industry standards, including the Chicago Manual of Style.
Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail.
Ability to set priorities under pressure.
Comfortable working within a digital workflow system.
Clear, conscientious, and collaborative communication skills, both verbal and written.
College degree or equivalent work experience.
Compensation and Benefits The salary for this position is $55,000. In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, including physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits. Employee benefits may be selected based on individual needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.
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