Production Editor
Location and Compensation
- Philadelphia, PA
- Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package includes fully covered health insurance, an elective dental plan, 401(k), generous paid time off, and paid holidays.
Description: Scribe is seeking a Production Editor who will oversee editorial services, working out of either our Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, or Fort Lauderdale, Florida, office. Candidates must be well-organized, tech savvy, and experienced book editors. The Production Editor will be responsible for project scheduling and interactions with other departments, clients, and authors. The Production Editor will work closely with other staff in the development of processes and procedures and assist with the training of our editorial staff.
Duties:
· Ensure that the copyediting that Scribe performs is completed on-time, within budget, and to the clients’ expectations.
· Review works-in-progress and make necessary changes to scheduling.
- Monitor project costs to ensure budgets remain on track.
- Work with other staff at varying points throughout the editorial and production process.
- Update project management system and keep records current and accurate.
- Maintain communication with clients and authors.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience performing project management duties, preferably in a book publishing environment.
- Excellent communication and management skills.
- Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style.
- Solid computer skills.
- Knowledge of fundamental editorial disciplines and processes.
- Knowledge of book publishing processes.
- Ability to prioritize work and manage resources across multiple projects.
- Professional demeanor and ability to interact with all levels of employees and management.
- Preference given to candidates who are fluent in Spanish.
Please send a cover letter and résumé to resume[at]scribenet.com. Any application received without a cover letter will not be read.