Production Editor

Scholastic • New York, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Production Editor has a leadership role as key production contact for flagship imprints and bestselling titles and series. They are responsible for high-level guidance on process and scheduling for confidential and complex titles. They oversee production of 40–45 graphic novels and manga titles per year (2023: 42; 2024: 44; 2025: 38), simultaneously published in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats, and some in additional proprietary and/or advance galleys editions. As a project manager with a large roster of freelance support, they are ultimately responsible for the quality assurance of text, illustrations, and project specs of these titles. They also give essential support to Associate Director on department tasks including recruitment and change management.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with multiple project stakeholders
• Skills to prioritize company goals while maintaining high standards of quality and juggling multiple projects
• Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills; strong knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Strong computer skills – MAC preferred -- including facility with advanced functions of Adobe Acrobat
• At least 3 to 5 years as a production editor in children’s publishing, graphic novel/comics publishing, or equivalent
• BA

Responsibilities

• Take leading role on high-level department initiatives such as: Evaluating, revising, and reinforcing best practices, including written documents, in-person meetings, and emailed correspondence; advising on pub plan and scheduling of titles; assessing and hiring freelancers; supervising department intern; assisting with designing and piloting IT or documentation initiatives.
• Manage book production for all editions of complex, high-profile graphic novels including: assigning and reviewing copyedits and proofreads of text, layouts, sketches, and final artwork; trafficking materials among editorial and design; maintaining style guides; and keeping all parties in sync with project schedule and deliverables.
• For high-profile or challenged titles, take the lead on planning and troubleshooting, which may include additional meetings and documentation with project group as needed.
• Create status reports and lead and/or participate in department and project team meetings; follow up on meeting results.
• Assist Associate Production Director with recruitment, interviews, and onboarding of staff and freelancers, and other sensitive tasks as needed.

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