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| Title: | Associate Production Editor, Little, Brown |
| Description: | Production Editor
Summary: Hachette Book Group / Little, Brown and Company is seeking an Associate Production Editor to manage the production of 20-25 original fiction and nonfiction titles per year from manuscript to bound book/ebook. Responsibilities: Manages 20-25 titles per year from manuscript to bound book/e-book, including general fiction and nonfiction, handles select paperback conversions. Completes electronic manuscript styling, including code marking; reviews sample pages. Hires and supervises freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, cold readers, and indexers. Reviews copyediting, working in Word to reconcile copyediting and author markup, and reviews all stages and text proofs. Copyedits and proofreads jacket / cover and galley materials from original copy , proofreads mechanicals, prepares materials for bound galleys (including covers). Performs e-book quality review. Process and review reprint corrections for backlist books w/out an assigned Production Editor. Works closely with authors and various in-house departments including editorial, production, and art in anticipating and resolving problems. Attends relevant department and interdepartmental meetings. Misc. department duties: apply for LCCNs; send freelance bills to Accounts Payable (weekly). |
| Requirements: | Qualifications:
3 years relevant work experience 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 (16th and 17th eds.). Excellent organizational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Candidate must be detail- and accuracy-oriented and can balance many projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining exacting standards of quality. TO APPLY: Please make sure your application includes your resume and cover letter. We expect a large number of applicants; please let us know in your cover letter why working at Hachette in this particular role interests you, as well as how your past experience has prepared you for this role. 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. The compensation range for this position is $45,000 - $55,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — 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. |
| Company: | HACHETTE BOOK GROUP |
| Location: | Boston, MA or Remote in United States |
| How To Apply For This Job: | Please apply via this link: https://jobs.jobvite.com/hachette-book-group/job/oH8unfwq |
| Date Posted: | 6/12/2023 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
