Production Editor, UNSQ Kids

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 (18 th 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.
• This is a hybrid position based in New York City. To apply, please submit both a resume AND a cover letter . We ask for a cover letter so that we can understand how your skills or experience can apply to this role.
• 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.

Additional Information

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.

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