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Hachette Book Group · 13 hours ago

Temporary Production Editor

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$37/hr - $37/hr

3+ years exp

Hachette Book Group is seeking a Temporary Production Editor to manage the production of titles from manuscript to bound book/e-book in the Orbit Publishing division. The role involves overseeing various stages of manuscript preparation and ensuring quality through collaboration with in-house departments.

BooksEBooksEducationMarketingPrintingPublishing

Responsibilities

Manages a mix of original manuscripts, secondary formats, and co-publications with UK publishers from manuscript to bound book/e-book

Completes electronic manuscript prep, including code marking

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 and text proofs

Copyedits and proofreads jacket and cover materials from original copy through final proof

Performs e-book quality review

Reviews reprint corrections

Works closely with various in-house departments including editorial, production, and art in anticipating and resolving problems

Attends relevant department and interdepartmental meetings

Qualification

CopyeditingProofreadingMS WordChicago Manual of StyleOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Solid copyediting and proofreading skills

Strong computer/MS Word skills and knowledge of electronic copyediting and coding

Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style (17th Edition)

Ability to work independently without supervision

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Candidate must be detail- and accuracy-oriented and have the ability to balance many projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining high standards of quality

This is a remote position, although candidate must be available during standard work hours (approximately 10 am to 4 pm ET, Monday through Friday)