Assistant Production Editor
About The Position
The Assistant Production Editor supports digital publishing, Spanish publishing, and 0–8 novelty and book publishing. Working closely with the Associate Production Director, this role assists with ebook work and administration outside frontlist simultaneous publication needs, including backlist conversion projects and reprint corrections. Under manager oversight, the role also handles print and digital production for typeset and graphic novel Spanish translations as print books and ebooks (approximately 12 per year), as well as novelty titles and picture books that are reprinted or co-published with other publishers (approximately 30 per year). The role is based in New York City and encourages a minimum of two days per week in the SoHo office. Some roles or teams may require additional in-office attendance when essential functions require it.
Requirements
- Competent copyediting and proofreading skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality.
- Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with multiple project stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- General computer skills, with MAC preferred, including basic editing functions in Word, Excel, and Acrobat.
- Two to three years of experience as a production editor at a trade publisher or equivalent.
Nice To Haves
- Children’s book experience.
Responsibilities
- Support the Associate Production Director’s oversight of ebooks by creating reports, assisting team members with troubleshooting, documenting ebook file updates, and maintaining equipment.
- Serve as the production contact for ebook backlist conversion and update projects as directed, with project scope and schedule defined by the manager.
- Route and review copy and files for Outside Publisher novelty and picture book titles, including sales materials and ebooks; track workflow and follow up on scheduling.
- Assist with production of selected Spanish-translated titles by working with the manager to monitor schedules, traffic files, and liaise with typesetters and designers.
- Assist with creating sales materials for print titles.
- Develop production skills by joining team meetings, covering for colleagues on vacation, and learning about other production areas on the job.
Benefits
- Full suite of health and wellness benefits, including a $0 deductible Medical Plan.
- Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with Roth and Traditional contribution options.
- Tuition-free undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
- Generous Parental Leave Program.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the opportunity to purchase discounted stock at a 15% discount.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
