Title: Temporary Production Editor
Type: Remote
Location: New York United States
Job Description:
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.
Term: 2-3 months
Rate: $37/hour
Hours: 28 hours/week
Reports to: Senior Managing Editor
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
Qualifications:
3-5 years relevant work experience, preferably in 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 (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)
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.
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