Search Jobs
Search Internships
Publisher Profiles
Publishing Programs
Publishing Organizations
Major/Department guide
Commonly Used Terms
Publishing Events
Bookjobs.com is sponsored by the Association of American Publishers, the leading trade association for the U.S. book and journal publishing industry.
View Job
| [Back to Jobs] |
|
| Title: | Senior Production Editor |
| Description: | Amplify Publishing Group is a hybrid publisher dedicated to helping authors professionally create a printed or digital book that matches their vision. With comprehensive editorial, design, production, marketing, and distribution services, our authors have the support of an experienced publishing team. We're seeking a production editor who is comfortable taking on new challenges and has a passion for books.
Responsibilities: - Manage the production of a high volume of titles per year across a variety of genres, including business, current affairs, adult and YA fiction, self-help, fitness and wellness, coffee table and cookbooks, and children's picture books - Work directly with authors, writers, editors, and graphic designers to coordinate all aspects of a book's development from concept to print - Provide comprehensive guidance to authors throughout every step of the production process—including editing, design, and printing—informed by current market trends as well house and industry standards - Create and maintain publishing timelines for each title - Vet, contract, and supervise freelancers and maintain contract budgets |
| Requirements: | - Bachelor's degree, preferably in English, Communications, or a related field
- 3-6 years of client relations experience - 3-6 years of professional editing experience - 3-6 years of publishing experience a strong plus - Candidate should be a strong editor; familiar with The Chicago Manual of Style, industry standards, and overall writing structures; and able to provide editorial feedback on manuscripts from various genres - Candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, extremely well-organized, and a creative problem solver - Candidate should be able to prioritize competing tasks, meet deadlines, effectively multitask, and handle high priority projects as they arise - Candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills |
| Company: | AMPLIFY PUBLISHING |
| Location: | Herndon, Virginia + with remote opportunities available |
| How To Apply For This Job: | Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@amplifypublishing.com. |
| Date Posted: | 11/14/2023 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
