Assistant Production Editor

Scholastic Book Fairs • New York, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Trade Paperback Reprints Assistant Production Editor oversees production of approximately 55 Trade paperback reprint editions of chapter books, novels, and nonfiction, as well as boxed sets and other collections of paperback editions of backlist titles, approximately 5 per year. This role involves checking for quality assurance of text and illustrations at all stages of production leading to finished products. The Assistant Production Editor is responsible for keeping editors and designers on schedule and oversees freelancers for copyediting and proofreading of cover copy, typeset text, and covers. This position also generates status reports and liaises with all members of the project teams to enforce best practices and schedules.

Requirements

• Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills
• Strong knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality and juggling multiple projects
• Strong computer skills – MAC preferred -- including facility with advanced functions of Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with multiple project stakeholders
• 2-3 years’ experience as a production editor at a trade publisher or equivalent; children’s book experience a plus.

Nice To Haves

• children’s book experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage book production for all conversion titles (previously printed hardcovers made into paperbacks), boxed sets (slipcase cover), and miscellaneous Trade original titles (as necessary but based on previously printed books), along with any associated editions, including: liaising with Editorial on deliverables, assigning and reviewing copy edits and proofreads of deliverables; liaising with Design on layouts and covers; trafficking materials among vendors, Editorial, and Design; and keeping all parties in sync with series consistency, schedules, and deliverables.
• For high-profile or complex titles, adding additional steps such as supplemental meetings and documentation.
• Create status reports and lead and/or participate in department and project team meetings; follow up on meeting results.

Benefits

• Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)
• Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions
• Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Generous Parental Leave Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed