Senior Production Editor

Scholastic Book Fairs • New York, NY

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Like a production editor, the Senior Production Editor, has an assigned list of high profile titles and is responsible for trafficking them through the production process, from manuscript to bound book and all applicable versions (Library editions, ebook versions, channel versions and exclusive editions). This includes reviewing manuscript copyedits, interior and exterior proofreads, vendor proof reviews and working with Editorial, Design and manufacturing. This position s hepherds multiple projects while maintaining high standards of quality control and meeting strict deadlines, often under tight production schedules. The Senior Prod Editor has additional responsibilities, including managing 1 direct report (Production Editor), which includes managing their title load, conducting yearly performance reviews, holding biweekly check-in meetings, and general oversight of their titles. The Senior Prod Editor also manages the pool of freelance vendors that the Production Group hires from for proofreading, copyediting, indexing, fact checking, etc. They issue new contracts at the start of each calendar year, are responsible for filing appropriate paperwork, and regularly communicate feedback on the freelancers’ work. They also are responsible for regularly reviewing the rates of pay and implementing changes as necessary. They also grade all tests for those wishing to join the pool of freelance vendors. The Senior Prod Editor oversees the production of sales materials and reports ongoing status of titles in a biweekly meeting with the Publisher, VP Managing Editor, Marketing Ops Specialist, and Creative Director. Meets with the PEs within the group on the status of their titles, as they relate to sales materials, to report in the biweekly meeting. The Senior Prod Editor works with the other managers of the Production Group on team initiatives (such as the creation and implementation of FireBrand Title Management, updates to House Style, title tallies, etc.).

Requirements

• People Management
• Ability to evaluate processes in place and how they may be improved
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality and juggling multiple projects
• Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills knowledge of industry standards including Chicago Manual of Style
• Excellent communication skills across many departments and stakeholders
• 5 years’ Experience

Responsibilities

• Personnel Manager Oversee 1 Direct Report (Production Editor, Trade Fiction)
• Trade Production Work Traffics ½ of Trade HC titles through the production process (~8-10 per season)
• Special Projects Production Work Traffics high profile titles with extreme schedules through the production process (1 every 2-3 years)
• Freelance Vendor Management Manage the pool of freelance vendors that the production group hires from (~75 people)
• Sales Material Management Oversee the production of the sales materials and report on status
• Managerial Initiatives Work with other group mangers on team initiatives (FireBrand, etc.)

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees