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Production Editor

3 months ago

Naperville, United States Sourcebooks Full time

**Are you passionate about bookmaking and eager to drive projects from inception to completion? At Sourcebooks, we are seeking a dynamic Production Editor to lead the process of managing our Sourcebooks Kids titles. In this pivotal role, you will be front and center overseeing the entire lifecycle of our book projects with meticulous attention to detail and seamless collaboration with our editorial, design, and production teams. We’re seeking someone who thrives in a fast paced, entrepreneurial setting and brings a mix of strong self-motivation, infectious enthusiasm, and a growth mindset.**

**This position can be Remote or Hybrid in Naperville and fully remote in the following states ONLY: AZ, CT, MD, MN, NC, NJ, NY, NV, OR, PA, TN, TX, WA, AND WI**

**Production Editor Primary Responsibilities**:

- ** Workflow optimization**: Evaluate and determine appropriate workflows and schedules for assigned projects.
- ** Project Oversight**: Manage workflow of projects through all production stages, hitting benchmark dates or adjusting dates as necessary.
- ** Quality Assurance**: Route, review, edit, and compile corrections for internal pages and covers.
- ** Communication**: Ownership of reporting project details to all relevant parties, including editorial, creative design, manufacturing, sales/marketing, and other departments as appropriate.
- ** Reporting**: Host bi-weekly imprint status meetings with editors and check-ins with art directors
- **Freelancer Management**: On-board and train new freelance resources, contact and manage outsourced copyediting, proofreading, and indexing as titles require.

**Required skills for this role**:

- At least 3+ years project management experience in the field of publishing
- In-depth understanding of project management principles including scheduling, metrics/data tracking, escalation processes, and reporting
- Familiarity with children’s formats ranging from board books to graphic novels and young reader chapter books.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication with both internal and external resources
- General understanding of Growth Mindset philosophies and flexible attitude towards a constantly growing and evolving learning culture
- Thorough knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style and bookmaking conventions
- Knowledge of FileMaker Pro, Smartsheets, digital asset management systems, Adobe PDF markup, and other digital tools and technologies.

**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.**

**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.**

**We value 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 thriving entrepreneurial company that brings extraordinary authors to readers in the most dynamic, data-driven ways. We create books that transcend categories and defy odds, and we have been honored with hundreds of national bestsellers and awards. We are a company of enthusiastic booklovers passionate about connecting books to readers in new and innovative ways. Story by story, book by book, we have changed more than 100 million lives. Join us as we change 100 million more.

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