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Job Description
Job Description
At Sourcebooks, we are a dynamic and innovative publishing house, committed to delivering high-quality books across a variety of genres. We are currently seeking an Associate Production Editor to join our team and oversee the production of a portfolio of Adult titles, primarily focused on Adult Fiction.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for executing the entire production process of approximately 50 titles per year, coordinating between editorial, design, and external vendors, ensuring books are produced on schedule and to the highest standards. If you have a passion for publishing, an eye for high text quality, exceptional attention to detail, and strong project management skills, we’d love to have you on our team!
This position can be hybrid in Naperville, IL or NYC, or fully remote in the following states ONLY : AZ, CT, LA, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, NV, OR, PA, TN, TX, WA, AND WI.
This is an hourly, non-exempt position between $21.63 - $26.44 / hourly with the final offer dependent on experience and qualifications .
Associate Production Editor Key Responsibilities :
- Project Management : Oversee production from manuscript to final print files for 40 - 60 titles annually, coordinating with editorial, design, and external vendors to meet deadlines.
- Title Management : Collaborate with editors, authors, and stakeholders to ensure manuscripts and pages are prepared, edited, and formatted to high standards, adhering to style guidelines.
- Quality Management : Oversee and manage the quality assurance of all title-related material, taking content prescribed by author / editor and completing the translation of that material to page.
- Imprint-Specific Production : Manage projects across multiple imprints, adapting workflows and schedules as needed.
- Vendor & Resource Management : Work with the Freelance Resource Manager to secure and manage freelance resources, ensuring editorial quality throughout production.
What You Bring :
Our culture demands driven, energetic thinkers who possess leadership qualities and the desire for aggressive personal growth. If you possess these qualities, we encourage you to apply.
Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position. Only those including cover letters and salary requirements will be considered.
Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical / Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life / AD&D Insurance, & generous paid time off.
Sourcebooks values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Sourcebooks is a fast-growing entrepreneurial company seeking impact players and difference makers. We create books that transcend categories and defy odds; with hundreds of national bestsellers and awards to show for it. We are a company of enthusiastic, book-loving employees who are dedicated to connecting books to readers in new and innovative ways. Every day, we are transforming the publishing industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. Story by story, book by book, we have touched over 100 million lives. Join us as we strive to change 100 million more!
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