Production Editor, UNSQ Kids

Union Square Kids is seeking a Production Editor to oversee and manage 50 fiction and nonfiction titles per year, including complex illustrated titles, picture books, graphic novels, and middle-grade and young-adult titles. Union Square Kids titles surprise young readers with unexpected stories, inventive formats, and unique perspectives.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage the production editorial process for 50 titles per year from manuscript to bound book, including paperback and other format conversions.
• Work closely with various in-house departments including Editorial, Design, and Production to monitor production schedules and anticipate and resolve problems.
• Hire and supervise the work of freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers.
• Review and route copyedited manuscripts, working in MS Word to reconcile copyediting and author markup, and review, route, and collate corrections for all stages of manuscripts, text proofs, and electronic blues.
• Style electronic manuscripts in Word in preparation for copyediting.
• Copyedit and proofread jacket and cover materials from original copy through final proof.
• Attend relevant department and interdepartmental meetings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in trade publishing and with children’s books.
• Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills.
• Thorough knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style (18th Ed.).
• Strong MS Word skills and knowledge of electronic copyediting and PDF markup. Knowledge of electronic styling is a plus.
• Superior organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be detail- and accuracy-oriented, and have the ability to balance many projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining high standards of quality.

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The compensation for this position is $60,000-$65,000. This salary range is for candidates based in the NYC area. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including, skills, experience, and location - talk to your recruiter to learn more. 

The following benefitsare offered by the company: 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), and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.