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| Title: | Senior Production Editor |
| Description: | Hachette Book Group is seeking a Senior Production Editor to manage the production of 25 to 30 original fiction and nonfiction titles per year from manuscript to bound book/ebook at Little, Brown .
Responsibilities: Manages 25 30 titles per year from manuscript to bound book/e-book, including general fiction, nonfiction, and cookbooks, and other heavily illustrated titles; handles paperback conversions Completes electronic manuscript prep, including code marking; reviews sample pages 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, text proofs, and electronic blues Copyedits and proofreads galley/ARC, jacket, and cover materials from original copy through final proof Performs e-book quality review Works closely with authors and various in-house departments including editorial, production, and art in anticipating and resolving problems Attends relevant department and interdepartmental meetings Special projects as needed |
| Requirements: | Qualifications:
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 (16th and 17th eds.) Excellent organizational skills, with an aptitude for process development and innovation Excellent 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 |
| Company: | HACHETTE BOOK GROUP |
| Location: | Boston, Massachusetts |
| How To Apply For This Job: | Please apply using the link below: http://jobs.jobvite.com/hachette-internal/job/oyRScfwd |
| Date Posted: | 6/25/2020 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
