Associate Production Editor, Penguin Young Readers (Open to Remote)
About the position
Responsibilities
• Copyedit manuscripts using Track Changes in Microsoft Word and review manuscripts returned from authors.
• Review and collate first-pass pages, incorporating changes and corrections from proofreaders and authors.
• Review and correct all subsequent passes (second, third, blues) and additional materials such as indexes and notes.
• Check the art against the text for picture books and graphic novels through multiple design stages.
• Copyedit and review jacket stages, picture book proofs, and marketing materials.
• Fact-check text as needed.
• Prepare manuscripts for Design by styling text in Microsoft Word according to house guidelines.
• Liaise with Managing Editorial, Editorial, and Design, as well as freelance copyeditors and proofreaders.
Requirements
• Minimum 2 years of copyediting/proofreading/fact-checking experience in any medium; book publishing experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Pro, including Track Changes and other electronic editing skills.
• Solid communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and meet steady turnaround needs while maintaining high quality.
• Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style.
• Familiarity with current issues surrounding the use of inclusive language; experience with multicultural topics is a plus.
• Familiarity with children's books for all age groups is a plus.
• Proficiency in a foreign language is a plus.
Nice-to-haves
• Experience handling manuscripts that feature multicultural topics or which require authenticity reads.
• Familiarity with children's books for all age groups.
Benefits
• Medical/Prescription drug insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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
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Responsibilities
• Copyedit manuscripts using Track Changes in Microsoft Word and review manuscripts returned from authors.
• Review and collate first-pass pages, incorporating changes and corrections from proofreaders and authors.
• Review and correct all subsequent passes (second, third, blues) and additional materials such as indexes and notes.
• Check the art against the text for picture books and graphic novels through multiple design stages.
• Copyedit and review jacket stages, picture book proofs, and marketing materials.
• Fact-check text as needed.
• Prepare manuscripts for Design by styling text in Microsoft Word according to house guidelines.
• Liaise with Managing Editorial, Editorial, and Design, as well as freelance copyeditors and proofreaders.
Requirements
• Minimum 2 years of copyediting/proofreading/fact-checking experience in any medium; book publishing experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Pro, including Track Changes and other electronic editing skills.
• Solid communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and meet steady turnaround needs while maintaining high quality.
• Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style.
• Familiarity with current issues surrounding the use of inclusive language; experience with multicultural topics is a plus.
• Familiarity with children's books for all age groups is a plus.
• Proficiency in a foreign language is a plus.
Nice-to-haves
• Experience handling manuscripts that feature multicultural topics or which require authenticity reads.
• Familiarity with children's books for all age groups.
Benefits
• Medical/Prescription drug insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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
Apply Now
Apply Now