Assistant Production Editor in CA by Insight Editions

About Insight Editions:

Insight Editions is an award-winning independent book publisher and entertainment company. We specialize in the creation and distribution of books, comics, stationery, and gifts in partnership with leading entertainment brands, authors, photographers, and artists in more than forty countries. For over twenty years, Insight Editions has developed a reputation for innovation, quality, and driving commercial success for its products and brands.

Job Description:

Insight Editions is looking for a talented Assistant Production Editor to manage a high volume of projects through the entire editorial process and assist Production Editors. We are looking for someone who has impeccable project management skills, editorial experience, and a good eye for design with at least two or more years of publishing experience, preferably within project management or production editorial. This is a junior position with a lot of opportunity for growth. For the projects you manage, you will be responsible for keeping everyone involved, engaged, and on schedule. An ability to manage multiple deadlines, expectations, and projects while working closely with internal departments, talented authors, illustrators, editors, and licensors is essential. It is imperative that you are extremely detail-focused and can handle ever-changing deadlines and expectations with calm and ease. Being passionate about the product and fandom and relentless in your drive for perfection are qualities that drive success in this position.

Key responsibilities:

Oversee 25 to 30 titles at various phases in production across multiple imprints and diverse subject matters
Create, manage, and update schedules for assigned titles
Oversee eBook conversion schedules; facilitate eBook process with outside vendors
Copyedit and proofread materials when necessary
Code manuscripts via Word in preparation for transmittal to design
Hire and manage freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers; review work and manage budgets and invoices
Collate all corrections to passes; check implementation of corrections
Proactively problem solve; take initiative to troubleshoot queries and inconsistencies noted in manuscripts and passes
Adhere to and manage house style guides
Attend weekly work-in-progress meetings; track deadlines and follow up with departments as needed
Update necessary trackers, including FileMaker and Google Sheets, with up-to-date information
Exude a positive attitude as timelines and priorities shift

Qualifications:

BA/BS in English or a related field
Two or more years of publishing experience, preferably within project management or production editorial
Project management experience managing multiple schedules and meeting deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Extensive grammar, copyediting, and proofreading proficiencies and an in-depth knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Workspace
A passion for books and writing
Knowledge of our existing licensors a plus
 
This is a full-time position located in San Rafael, CA. Insight Editions offers a 401k savings program, employer-paid health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, paid sick leave, and paid vacation time.

Insight Editions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Please submit a resume to be considered.
 Insight Editions
https://www.projectcasting.com/job/9115-assistant-production-editor

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