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HarperCollins Publishers · 2 months ago

Production Editor | Adult Morrow/Harper Imprint (Princeton, NJ Hybrid)

Princeton, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $55K/yr

2+ years exp

HarperCollins Publishers is currently seeking a Production Editor in the Adult Morrow/Harper imprint group to oversee the production editorial process on a wide variety of titles. The role involves handling production editorial work from manuscript through bound book, managing freelancers, and ensuring high-quality standards while meeting strict deadlines.

BooksEducationPrintingPublishing

Responsibilities

Assesses and styles manuscripts using proprietary Microsoft Word and Harper’s proprietary software, for copyediting, design, and composition

Hires freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers, and oversees their work

Collates and processes proofreads and slugs in Adobe Acrobat, and checks all stages of proofs and PDFs, for interiors

Copyedits flap and back cover copy and proofreads and checks all stages of jacket/cover proofs

Works with editors, designers, authors, managing editors, and production managers in anticipating and resolving problems

Evaluates and coordinates artwork as needed

Shepherds multiple projects while maintaining high standards of quality control and meeting strict deadlines, often under tight production schedules

Marks up pdfs for audio recordings

Attends and contributes to online department meetings as needed, working with colleagues from other imprints to continue streamlining and aligning processes

Provides backup for department as needed

Qualification

Production editorial experienceCopyediting skillsProofreading skillsAdobe Acrobat proficiencyMicrosoft Word proficiencyChicago Manual of StylePrioritizeDigital workflow systemOrganizational skillsAttention to detailCommunication skills