Production Editor

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.

Insight Editions