Temporary Production Editor

Hachette Book Group • New York, NY

10d • Remote

About The Position

Hachette Book Group is seeking a Temporary Production Editor to manage the production of titles from manuscript to bound book/e-book in the Orbit Publishing division.
Term: 2-3 months
Rate: $37/hour
Hours: 28 hours/week
Reports to: Senior Managing Editor

Requirements

• 3-5 years relevant work experience, preferably in trade publishing
• Solid copyediting and proofreading skills
• Strong computer/MS Word skills and knowledge of electronic copyediting and coding
• Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style (17th Edition)
• Ability to work independently without supervision
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Candidate must be detail- and accuracy-oriented and have the ability to balance many projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining high standards of quality
• This is a remote position, although candidate must be available during standard work hours (approximately 10 am to 4 pm ET, Monday through Friday)

Responsibilities

• Manages a mix of original manuscripts, secondary formats, and co-publications with UK publishers from manuscript to bound book/e-book
• Completes electronic manuscript prep, including code marking
• Hires and supervises freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers
• Reviews copyediting, working in Word to reconcile copyediting and author markup, and reviews all stages of manuscripts and text proofs
• Copyedits and proofreads jacket and cover materials from original copy through final proof
• Performs e-book quality review
• Reviews reprint corrections
• Works closely with various in-house departments including editorial, production, and art in anticipating and resolving problems
• Attends relevant department and interdepartmental meetings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees