Senior Production Editor, Children's Publishing

Job overview

The Senior Production Editor, Children's Publishing role is available to hybrid candidates based in New York City and fully remote candidates in the United States; compensation is not specified. The role supports Simon & Schuster’s Children’s Division and imprints publishing picture books, middle-grade and teen fiction and nonfiction, graphic novels, and new adult novels. The editor manages production editorial workflows for a substantial annual title list, helping books meet quality standards and production deadlines. The role coordinates copyediting and proofreading and supervises freelance editors and proofreaders to support timely publication.

What you'll do

• 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.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior production editor

children's publishing

book production

copyediting

proofreading

production scheduling

freelance management

picture books

middle-grade and teen

graphic novels

hybrid nyc

remote us

simon & schuster

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• disability benefits
• tuition assistance
• paid time off
• Broad Based Ownership program.

Why this role

Work arrangement may be hybrid in NYC or fully remote within the United States; benefits include Broad Based Ownership program access.

About the employer

Simon & Schuster is hiring for this role. Industry: Book Publishers. Sector: 51.