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Hachette Book Group

Production Editor

New York, NY

$62K - $66K/yr

The Hachette Book Group is seeking a Production Editor for its Workman imprints to manage 20-25 ... Copyedit, proofread, and route jacket and cover materials from original copy through final proof

Hachette Book Group

Production Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$62K - $66K/yr

The Hachette Book Group is seeking a Production Editor for its Workman imprints to manage 20-25 ... Copyedit, proofread, and route jacket and cover materials from original copy through final proof

Hachette Book Group

Production Editor

New York, NY

$62K - $66K/yr

The Hachette Book Group is seeking a Production Editor for its Workman imprints to manage 20-25 ... Copyedit, proofread, and route jacket and cover materials from original copy through final proof

Scholastic Corporation

Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site

Write video scripts as assigned, record videos of experiments, produce slideshows, assist in ... This entails assigning, requesting photos, editing copy, inputting copy edits, doing final reads ...

Scholastic

Senior Editor

New York, NY

Write video scripts as assigned, record videos of experiments, produce slideshows, assist in ... This entails assigning, requesting photos, editing copy, inputting copy edits, doing final reads ...

Liberty

Champion Section Editor

Lynchburg, VA

The role of the News Editor is to bring to assist in assigning stories, editor them, pulling ... Student will work with creative team of editorial staff, copy editors and design to develop the ...

Liberty

News Editor

Lynchburg, VA

The role of the News Editor is to bring to assist in assigning stories, editor them, pulling ... Student will work with creative team of editorial staff, copy editors and design to develop the ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant book copy editor in the United States is $51,214.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $59,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Assistant Book Copy Editor vs Book Proofreader?

AspectAssistant Book Copy EditorBook Proofreader
Primary RoleAssists in editing and refining manuscript content, focusing on clarity, style, and consistencyReviews the final manuscript for grammatical, punctuation, and typographical errors
Skills & CertificationsEditing skills, familiarity with style guides, strong language proficiencyExcellent grammar, attention to detail, knowledge of proofreading marks
Work EnvironmentEditorial teams, publishing houses, freelance projectsPublishing houses, freelance, in-house editing teams
Common UsageAssisting editors, preparing manuscripts for publicationFinal quality check before printing or digital release

While both roles involve working with manuscripts, an Assistant Book Copy Editor focuses on editing content for style and clarity during the editing process, whereas a Book Proofreader primarily checks for grammatical and typographical errors before publication. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and job expectations in publishing.

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Production Editor

Production Editor

Hachette Book Group

New York, NY

$62K - $66K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

The Hachette Book Group is seeking a Production Editor for its Workman imprints to manage 20-25 titles per year, from manuscript to bound book, as well as review reprints. The Production Editor will work closely with the editorial, design, and production teams, and will be responsible for managing a variety of nonfiction projects, such as cookbooks, decorating and design books, gardening books, travel books, self-help books, gift books, children's books, stationery, and more. This position will work across the Workman, Artisan, and Black Dog & Leventhal imprints. Please visit workman.com for more information.
Responsibilities:
  • Manage 20-25 original titles per year from manuscript transmittal to bound book using electronic workflow
  • Prepare and code manuscripts for design and typesetting
  • Hire and supervise freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers, and review their work
  • Review and collate author, editor, and proofreader corrections in Adobe Acrobat
  • Copyedit, proofread, and route jacket and cover materials from original copy through final proof
  • Work closely with various in-house departments including editorial, design, and production to troubleshoot and resolve problems that arise and ensure all deadlines are met
  • Comfortable working on books with accelerated schedules
  • Maintain high levels of accuracy throughout each project
  • Attend relevant department and interdepartmental meetings
Qualifications:
  • At least 5 years of production editorial experience required. Experience with heavily illustrated books required.
  • Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills
  • Strong computer skills, including using MS Word (track changes) and Adobe Acrobat (reviewing and collating electronic markup via PDF)
  • Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style and conscious language guidelines
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Must be detail- and accuracy-oriented and have the ability to balance many projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining high standards of quality
  • The ability to set and meet deadlines
  • Comfortable working independently and also as part of a team
  • Ability to identify, attract, and retain capable editorial freelancers a plus
  • Children's publishing experience a plus.
As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.
Hachette Book Group 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The compensation range for this position is $62,000-$66,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location - talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.
The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
Employment Type: Full-Time

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