[Hiring] Production Editor @Bertelsmann

Role Description

Penguin Random House Corporate Bookmaking is seeking a Production Editor to support the Penguin Random House Christian division, working with the WaterBrook, Multnomah, Align Insight, Forum Books, and Image imprints.

Reporting to the Executive Managing Editor/Copy Chief, the Production Editor will work on a variety of products, including hardcover and trade paperback titles.

• Works with editors and authors to ensure the best quality book is produced, starting with the copyedit.
• Responsible for scheduling and assigning work to freelance copy editors, cold readers, proofreaders, and indexers as needed.
• Reviews freelancers’ work and authors’ changes and inputs corrections into electronic Word document or Adobe Acrobat PDF.
• Interacts with authors to ensure queries are answered and the final product meets the expectations of the authors, editors, and publisher.
• Manages own list of production editorial work, as assigned by the Copy Chief.
• Helps ensure books stay on schedule and error-free through all stages of production, often under tight deadlines.
• Ensures consistent house style and uses the Chicago Manual of Style 18th Edition, as needed.
• Reviews e-pub files before they are finalized.
• Proofreads cover copy, jackets, bound galley and ARE covers, back ads, and reprint corrections.
• Codes/Tags manuscripts for design, typesetting, and e-pubs.
• Resolves production editorial problems under supervision of the Managing Editor/Copy Chief.
• Works in close conjunction with editorial, managing editorial, design, and production to help create timelines and troubleshoot project-related concerns and issues.
• Provides feedback to freelancers as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of Christian theology and Bible scripture is essential.
• A minimum of 5 years of trade publishing experience in production editorial, including freelancing.
• Exceptional copyediting and proofreading skills.
• Outstanding ability to prioritize in a deadline-driven environment; excellent time management skills.
• Working knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style 18th Edition and Merriam-Webster 12th Edition.
• Very detail-oriented, with strong communication and writing skills.
• Enjoys working independently but can collaborate with internal and external stakeholders when needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word (especially the track changes function) and Adobe Acrobat PDF markup.
• Expertise with FileMaker Pro is a plus.
• Experience working with 4-color art preferred.

Requirements

• This position is open to remote.
• Salary for this position is $70,500.
• Applications for this role will be accepted through October 9 or until the role is filled.
• We encourage you to apply early, as we review applications on a rolling basis.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.
• Benefits include, but are not limited to:
  • Medical/Prescription drug insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
  • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Educational Assistance
  • Generous paid time off