Production Editor (Toronto Hybrid)

HarperCollins Publishers • Toronto, ON

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

HarperCollins is currently seeking a Production Editor in the Harlequin imprint group to assist in 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. The Production Editor handles production editorial work from manuscript through bound book for a variety of formats, including novels, and nonfiction titles across varied genres and subject matter.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of prior production editorial work experience.
• Works comfortably with basic computer programs, including Tracked Changes in Word and the commenting tools in Adobe Acrobat.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in trade book publishing strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and styles manuscripts using proprietary Microsoft Word and Harper’s proprietary software, for copyediting, design, and composition.
• Hires freelance copy editors 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.
• Copyedits flap and back cover copy and 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 continue streamlining and aligning processes.
• Provides backup for department as needed.

Benefits

• The salary range for this position is $51,000-$56,000.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree