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Associate Production Editor, Children's Publishing

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$58500 - $60000 per year
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Manage scheduling, trafficking, and production editorial work for approximately 45–60 titles per year. Supervise freelance copyeditors and proofreaders while ensuring books meet quality standards and deadlines.

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

 

 

The Children’s Division seeks an Associate Production Editor to support imprints publishing picture books, middle-grade and teen fiction and nonfiction, graphic novels, and new adult novels.

Responsibilities

  • Manage scheduling, trafficking, and production editorial work for approximately 45–60 titles per year.
  • Ensure books meet quality standards and production deadlines through copyediting, proofreading, and organization.
  • Supervise freelance copyeditors and proofreaders.

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of book production editorial experience.
  • Strong copyediting, proofreading, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to supervise freelancers and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Strong proficiency with Mac systems and Adobe InDesign.

 

Location & Modality: This opportunity is open to both hybrid candidates based in NYC and fully remote US candidates. 

 

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression), age, citizenship status, marital status, and Veteran status where protected by law or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success. 
 We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals in accordance with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at ssrecruitment@simonandschuster.com. Unrelated emails, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

 

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof. 

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