Production Editor

Editor

Remote

March 3, 2026

Application ends: June 1, 2026

Job Description

JOB DETAILS

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in publishing, communications, or related field
Equivalent education and/or experience may be considered
2 years work experience in the publishing industry
Strong working knowledge of publication production processes, including copyediting, proofreading, typesetting, indexing, technical illustration, and page layout
Strong skills in markup languages (HTML, AsciiDoc, etc.) and/or XML editing tools for typesetting
Strong skills in Adobe Acrobat
General knowledge of book design and formatting, including theory and good practice
General knowledge of various digital channels and formats, and how the production process affects those products downstream
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, with changing and sometimes overlapping priorities
Ability to work effectively and professionally with internal and external contacts with varying degrees of technical expertise, talents, and work styles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good technical skills and curiosity

Preferred:

Experience with HTML, CSS, AsciiDoc, version control systems, using the command line, exposure to XML, and some InDesign experience preferred.
Strong familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure high-quality production for our client’s products by performing or overseeing all steps of the production process, including copyediting, proofreading, indexing, composition, and quality control.
Create production schedules; oversee complete production cycles; report book statuses at weekly production meetings.
Prepare files for print and publication in various digital formats, relying on the daily use of technical tools and workflows involving HTML, AsciiDoc, XML, InDesign, and basic command-line tools.
Serve as the main point of contact for authors during production, clearly communicate due dates and guidelines for review stages and answer production-related questions or concerns.
Implement and maintain proper markup and tagging of book files to ensure that files can be repurposed for ebooks and our client’s other digital products.
Perform quality checks on other production editors’ projects.
Work with freelancers and vendors on various production-related tasks, such as copyediting, proofreading, indexing, and illustrations, and provide feedback on their performance to the Vendor Coordinator.
Work with various internal departments (editorial, manufacturing, marketing) to ensure that all books, ebooks, and interactive products are completed in a timely manner.
Help evaluate technological advancements (software applications and tools) in the Content Services department.
Support the production department by monitoring costs and suggesting ways to improve performance, efficiency, and processes.
Mentor new members of the department and work with the Vendor Coordinator to help train new vendors and freelancers.
Leverage support from other internal and external groups such as tools specialists, technical illustrators, designers, other production editors, and indexers.
Contribute to documentation of production processes on our client’s internal wiki.