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Alpha Publishing ยท 3 days ago
Production Editor
United States
Contract
Remote
Mid Level
$35/hr - $35/hr
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Fares Mohaffel
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Responsibilities
Coordinate and manage the production process for assigned educational projects, ensuring adherence to established timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Collaborate with authors, editors, designers, and illustrators to ensure smooth workflow and efficient production of educational materials.
Track project milestones, review progress, and proactively address any potential issues or delays to ensure timely delivery.
Review and edit manuscripts, typescripts, and digital files to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to editorial guidelines.
Conduct thorough copyediting and proofreading to correct errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting.
Verify and cross-check references to maintain the integrity and credibility of the educational content.
Collaborate with design and layout teams to ensure proper formatting, layout, and organization of educational materials.
Apply appropriate styles, templates, and guidelines to maintain consistency and visual appeal throughout the content.
Perform rigorous quality checks on all materials at various stages of production, including content, design, and technical aspects.
Identify and resolve any inconsistencies, errors, or discrepancies to deliver error-free and high-quality educational materials.
Maintain effective communication and collaboration with authors, editors, designers, and other stakeholders to address project requirements and deliverables.
Provide clear and concise feedback to authors and stakeholders to improve the quality and accuracy of educational content.
Participate in project meetings, offer insights, and contribute to the overall success of the publishing team.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related field.
Proven experience in production editing, copyediting, and proofreading, preferably in the educational publishing industry.
Strong knowledge of editorial principles, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style guides (such as Chicago Manual of Style or AP Stylebook).
Familiarity with educational publishing standards and best practices.
Proficiency in using industry-standard publishing software, such as Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Word, and project management tools.
Excellent attention to detail and a meticulous approach to editing and quality assurance.
Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and work under tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Company
Alpha Publishing
Alpha Publishing is an educational publisher that produces programs and resources for K-12 education and english language teaching.
Founded in 2013
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase
