Production Editor, Random House (Open to Remote)

Book Production Editor, Random House (Open to Remote)
Book Production at Penguin Random House seeks a Production Editor for The Random House Production Editorial team to oversee a variety of titles from manuscript to bound book. Founded in 1925, Random House is the home to award-winning, critically acclaimed, bestselling fiction and nonfiction authors, including Lee Child, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Jodi Picoult, George R. R. Martin, Emma Cline, Jon Meacham, and Deepak Chopra.
Reporting to the Director, the Production Editor, working closely with the editorial, design, and production groups, will be responsible for handling a range of titles across the Random House breadth, including original titles (including some 4-color), from manuscript to bound book/ePub, as well as hardcover-to-paperback conversions, across many genres, from popular and literary fiction to biographies, memoirs, history, sports, self-help, cookbooks, current affairs, business, and religion.
We are looking for a detail-oriented, meticulous self-starter who has strong analytical skills, communicates clearly, and will be an active participant in a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse set of responsibilities efficiently and effectively and is comfortable asking for help when needed.
Please apply using our ATS system by November 7, 2024, and include your resume and cover letter for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House we recommend you review our and
The Role:

Handle production editorial work for original titles (both 1-color and 4-color) from manuscript to bound book/ePub, as well as hardcover-to-paperback conversions, across many genres, including popular and literary fiction, biography, memoir, history, sports, self-help, cooking, current affairs, business, and religion

Hiring, for original titles, freelance copy editors, proofreaders, and indexers and reviewing their work through all passes, including clearing manuscripts post-copyediting and collating changes from authors and freelancers in page proofs

Performing quality checks on ebook files

Copyediting jacket/cover copy and second-format additional material, including sales quotes and reading group guides, and proofreading jackets/covers, captions, and additional material

Electronic coding/tagging manuscripts for design and composition

Collaborating with production, design, and managing editorial departments on and maintaining book schedules

The Essentials:

At least 3 years’ experience as a trade-book production editor or freelancer

Strong copyediting, proofreading, and organizational skills

A detailed familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style, and general facility with modern copyediting style

Ability to manage a diverse set of responsibilities efficiently and effectively

Ability to set and meet deadlines

Capable of rising to a challenge, and comfortable asking for help when needed

Expertise with electronic copyediting, using Microsoft Word

Experience with Adobe Acrobat PDF markup tools

Preferably experience working on 4-color books

The salary for this position is $63,000.00. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.
Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.
Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, 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.
Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children’s publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children’s Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.
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Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Company: Penguin Random House LLC
Country: United States of America
State/Region: New York
City: New York
Postal Code: 10019
Job ID: 275018
Date: Oct 30, 2024
Location:
New York, NY, US, 10019

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