Senior Production Editor

A company is looking for a Senior Production Editor to manage complex, design-intensive titles from manuscript to bound book. Key Responsibilities: Manage 20-25 original titles per year from manuscript transmittal to bound book using electronic workflow Oversee reprints and prepare manuscripts for design and typesetting Hire and supervise freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers, and review their work Required Qualifications: At least 5 years of production editorial experience, particularly with cookbooks or heavily illustrated books Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word and Adobe Acrobat Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style and conscious language guidelines Ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Experience in identifying and retaining capable editorial freelancers is a plus

Mar 26, 2025 - 14:35

A company is looking for a Senior Production Editor to manage complex, design-intensive titles from manuscript to bound book. Key Responsibilities: Manage 20-25 original titles per year from manuscript transmittal to bound book using electronic workflow Oversee reprints and prepare manuscripts for design and typesetting Hire and supervise freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers, and review their work Required Qualifications: At least 5 years of production editorial experience, particularly with cookbooks or heavily illustrated books Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Word and Adobe Acrobat Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style and conscious language guidelines Ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Experience in identifying and retaining capable editorial freelancers is a plus