Associate Production Editor, Penguin Young Readers (Open to Remote)

About the position Responsibilities • Copyedit manuscripts using Track Changes in Microsoft Word and review manuscripts returned from authors. • Review and collate first-pass pages, incorporating changes and corrections from proofreaders and authors. • Review and correct all subsequent passes (second, third, blues) and additional materials such as indexes and notes. • Check the art against the text for picture books and graphic novels through multiple design stages. • Copyedit and review jacket stages, picture book proofs, and marketing materials. • Fact-check text as needed. • Prepare manuscripts for Design by styling text in Microsoft Word according to house guidelines. • Liaise with Managing Editorial, Editorial, and Design, as well as freelance copyeditors and proofreaders. Requirements • Minimum 2 years of copyediting/proofreading/fact-checking experience in any medium; book publishing experience is a plus. • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Pro, including Track Changes and other electronic editing skills. • Solid communication and organizational skills with attention to detail. • Ability to prioritize and meet steady turnaround needs while maintaining high quality. • Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style. • Familiarity with current issues surrounding the use of inclusive language; experience with multicultural topics is a plus. • Familiarity with children's books for all age groups is a plus. • Proficiency in a foreign language is a plus. Nice-to-haves • Experience handling manuscripts that feature multicultural topics or which require authenticity reads. • Familiarity with children's books for all age groups. Benefits • Medical/Prescription drug insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account • Health Savings Account • Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k) • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance • Life/AD&D Insurance • Commuter Benefits • Student Loan Repayment Program • Educational Assistance • Generous paid time off Apply tot his job Apply To this Job