What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Editor position at Red Line Editorial Inc?
Red Line Editorial is looking for a full-time Production Editor to join our staff of print and online publishing professionals.
RLE creates high-quality books for publishers on a variety of subjects. Most of our books are nonfiction titles created for students in grades K–12, but we also work in a number of other genres. We are seeking a Production Editor to work on law textbook production and assist with other production and editorial tasks.
Our Production Editor will fill an essential role on our staff. Duties will include:
--Book production using established templates and styles
--Book layout using Adobe InDesign with an InCopy workflow, including text formatting and image placement
--Input changes into InDesign files from marked-up PDFs
--Manipulate and color-correct images and graphics using Photoshop and Illustrator
--Create charts, maps, or other graphical elements as assigned
--Create marketing images as requested
--Cross-check page turns
--Developmental editing and project management of assigned manuscripts, with oversight from other editors
--Coordinate and communicate with authors, vendors, and clients on assigned projects
--Perform editorial tasks including photo research, proofreading, fact-checking, index creation
The ideal candidate has the following qualifications:
--BA in English, journalism, mass communication, or similar; degrees in other humanities fields, such as history, will also be considered
--Strong computer skills, including Adobe InDesign experience
--Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite
--Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style 17th edition and MLA
--Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
--Ability to work independently and in a team environment
--Excellent oral and written communication skills
--Flexibility, creativity, and the ability to adapt based on client requests
We offer a competitive starting salary, benefits including a health insurance plan and 401K for full-time employees, a casual work environment focused on cooperation, and the ability to grow both in your career and with the company.
If you are interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and layout samples to jobs@redlineeditorial.com. No phone calls, please.
Location: A mix of remote work and working onsite in our Mendota Heights office. Candidates must be local to the Twin Cities area or able to relocate.
Compensation: mid 30Ks, DOQ, plus benefits
Salary : $34,000 - $36,000