Production Editor

The Hachette Book Group is seeking a Production Editor to manage 20-25 titles per year, from manuscript to bound book, across various imprints. The position will work closely with editorial, design, and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve problems, and ensure deadlines are met.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of production editorial experience required.
• Experience with heavily illustrated books required.
• Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills.
• Strong computer skills, including using MS Word and Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style and conscious language guidelines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic and supplemental life
• short-term and long-term disability
• accidental death and dismemberment
• critical illness
• hospital indemnity
• long-term care
• health and dependent care FSA
• commuter benefit plan
• employee assistance program
• tuition reimbursement
• travel assistance
• 401(k)
• discretionary bonus program
• PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave)
• group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services