Associate Production Editor, (Open to Remote)
Associate Production Editor, (Open to Remote)
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Specific responsibilities include:
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.
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Specific responsibilities include:
- Copyedit manuscripts using Track Changes in Microsoft Word and closely review manuscripts when they are returned from authors, incorporating all responses and copyediting any new text
- Review and collate first-pass pages, evaluating and incorporating changes and corrections from proofreaders as well as from authors; this work may include additional copyediting and fact-checking, as well as following up with queries to the editor/author and notes for the designer.
- Review and correct all subsequent passes (second, third, blues) as well as material often created at later stages, such as indexes and notes
- For picture books and graphic novels, check the art against the text through multiple design stages to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Copyedit and review jacket stages, picture book proofs, and marketing materials
- Fact-check text as needed
- Prepare manuscripts for Design by styling text in Microsoft Word according to house guidelines
- Liaise with Managing Editorial, Editorial, and Design, as well as freelance copyeditors and proofreaders
- Minimum 2 years of copyediting/proofreading/fact-checking experience in any medium; book publishing a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Pro, including Track Changes and other electronic editing skills
- Solid communication and organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize, meeting steady turnaround needs while continuing to maintain high quality
- Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style
- Familiarity with current issues surrounding the use of inclusive language; experience handling manuscripts that feature multicultural topics or which require authenticity reads a plus.
- Familiarity with children’s books for all age groups is a plus
- Proficiency in a foreign language is a plus
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.
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