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| Title: | Production Editor, Running Press |
| Description: | Hachette Book Group’s Perseus division is seeking a Production Editor to manage the production of 25 original nonfiction titles per year from manuscript to bound book/ebook in the Running Press imprint. Boulder, CO location is preferred; other locations considered.
Responsibilities: Manages 25 nonfiction titles per year from manuscript to bound book/ebook, including entertainment, mystical, gift, cocktail, and other heavily illustrated titles Completes electronic manuscript preparation, including style coding 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, text proofs, and electronic blues Copyedits and proofreads jacket and cover materials from original copy through final proof Performs ebook quality review Works closely with various in-house departments including editorial, design, and production regarding schedules and to anticipate and resolve problems; works with authors Attends relevant department and interdepartmental meetings |
| Requirements: | Qualifications:
3+ years relevant work experience, preferably in a production editorial capacity Proven copyediting and proofreading skills and familiarity with electronic workflow Strong computer/MS Word skills and knowledge of electronic copyediting and coding; proficiency with Track Changes a must Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style (16th and 17th eds.) Effective organizational skills and aptitude for process development and innovation Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Detail- and accuracy-oriented with the ability to balance many projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining high standards of quality As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers. Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. For CO Applicants: This position has a salary range of $48,000-$50,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects. Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k), incentive plan eligibility, educational training opportunities and more. |
| Company: | HACHETTE BOOK GROUP |
| Location: | Boulder, Colorado |
| How To Apply For This Job: | Please apply via the link below: http://jobs.jobvite.com/hachette-internal/job/onLMkfwY |
| Date Posted: | 9/9/2022 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
