Hachette Book Group Careers - Temporary Production Editor, Union Square & Co.

Hachette Book Group

New York City, US
Base: $37 an hour; bonus/equity: not specified; be...
Hybrid (remote candidates considered)
Copyediting and proofreading skills
Knowledge of the chicago manual of style
Ms word skills
Hachette Book Group is seeking a temporary Production Editor for Union Square & Co., responsible for ensuring quality and timely publication of titles across various genres. The ideal candidate should possess strong copyediting skills, knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

Job Summary

  • Hachette Book Group is seeking a temporary Production Editor to assist with Union Square & Co. titles across adult, kids, and classics groups.
  • Essential duties include trafficking books to meet deadlines, working closely with in-house departments, copyediting, proofreading, and collating corrections.
  • This position is a great opportunity for a candidate who is detail- and accuracy-oriented and has the ability to balance many projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining high standards of quality.

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Hachette Book Group is seeking a temporary Production Editor for Union Square & Co., responsible for ensuring quality and timely publication of titles across various genres. The ideal candidate should possess strong copyediting skills, knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Salary

Base: $37 an hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Copyediting and proofreading skills
  • Knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style
  • MS Word skills
  • Electronic copyediting and PDF markup
  • Traffic books to meet deadlines

Nice-to-have

  • Electronic styling knowledge is a plus
  • Detail- and accuracy-oriented
  • Balance many projects effectively

Key Requirements

  • Relevant work experience in trade publishing
  • Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines

Work Rights

Not specified

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