Insight Editions takes great pride in making innovative and creative products that are well respected in the industry. We are seeking a Project Editor to provide support to the editorial team. This is a fun, high-energy, high-demand environment that requires expert multi-tasking and problem-solving skills to produce the exciting titles and content that we create. Our publishing program includes a variety of products from many of the world’s largest pop-culture brands, from Harry Potter to DC Comics to Disney. This position is a great opportunity to learn the editorial process with a global publishing company.
Required Qualifications
- BA in English or a related field
- 2-3 years of publishing experience within project management or production editorial
Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee titles at various phases in production across multiple imprints and diverse subject matter
● Shepherd multiple projects while maintaining high standards of quality control and meeting strict deadlines, often under tight production schedules
● Create, manage, and update schedules for assigned titles
● Responsible for strict adherence to production/printing schedules
● Copyedit and proofread materials as necessary
● Code manuscripts via Word in preparation for transmittal to design
● Ability to identify, attract, and retain capable freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers. Review work, manage budgets and invoices.
● Collate all corrections to passes
● Check implementation of corrections to passes
● Proactively problem solve and resolve issues quickly. Take initiative to troubleshoot queries and inconsistencies noted in manuscripts and first/last pass pages in order to keep production process moving.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Thorough understanding of book development and book publishing process
• Experience managing multiple schedules and meeting deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Extensive grammar, copy-editing, and proofreading proficiencies and an in-depth knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Workspace
• A passion for books and writing
• Knowledge of our existing licensors a plus
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, highly-organized, and able to set priorities under pressure.
• Ability to balance many projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
This is a full-time position located in San Rafael. Insight Editions offers a 401k savings plan with employer match, employer-paid health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, paid sick leave and paid vacation leave.
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