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Macmillan

Senior Production Editor

$70K - $75K/yr

... book, as well as paperback conversions. * Electronic styling of manuscripts for design and ... Audio, Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing ...

Macmillan Learning

Senior Production Editor

Austin, TX · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

... book, as well as paperback conversions. * Electronic styling of manuscripts for design and ... Audio, Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing ...

Macmillan Learning

Senior Production Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

... book, as well as paperback conversions. * Electronic styling of manuscripts for design and ... Audio, Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing ...

New York Post

... audio, app, television and commerce, and continues to define the city's most talked about stories ... An extensive contacts book. * The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-pressure ...

Argon Agency

Photographer/Videographer

West Palm Beach, FL · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

Book headshots, staff lifestyle shots, product shots, facility shots etc. * Plan and execute shoots ... editing, color grading, audio). * Capture high-quality video and photo content for paid ads ...

Scholastic

Audiovisual Temp

New York, NY · On-site

Video and audio editing and post-production with Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe ... As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ...

Scholastic Corporation

Audiovisual Temp

New York, NY · On-site

Video and audio editing and post-production with Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe ... As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ...

Hachette Book Group

Contracts Coordinator

New York, NY · On-site

$55K/yr

Field status queries from editors, agents and other colleagues * Initiate the DocuSign process ... As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all ...

Hachette Book Group

Contracts Coordinator

New York, NY · On-site

$55K/yr

Field status queries from editors, agents and other colleagues * Initiate the DocuSign process ... As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all ...

Versant Media

Producer, MS NOW Podcasts

Manhattan, NY · On-site

... editing, and publishing * Book studios and crews. When needed, work with TV crews on best audio practices. And distribute mic kits to remote guests * Research show topics, structure episodes, and ...

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How much do audio book editor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for audio book editor in the United States is $59,622.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an audio book editor do?

An Audiobook Editor is responsible for refining and polishing audio recordings to ensure a high-quality listening experience. They edit raw narration by removing mistakes, background noise, and inconsistencies, adjusting pacing, and enhancing audio clarity. They also ensure that the final product adheres to industry standards and meets publisher requirements. This role requires proficiency in audio editing software, attention to detail, and a good ear for pacing and tone.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an audio book editor?

To thrive as an Audio Book Editor, you need strong audio editing skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of narrative pacing, often backed by a degree in audio production or related experience. Familiarity with digital audio workstations (DAWs) like Pro Tools, Adobe Audition, and certification in audio engineering can be highly beneficial. Excellent communication, time management, and collaboration skills help an editor work effectively with narrators, producers, and authors. These skills ensure high-quality audiobook productions that meet industry standards and tight publication deadlines.

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Senior Production Editor

Macmillan

Remote

$70K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Production Editor for Macmillan Adult Trade. This role will production-edit approximately 35 to 40 books a year, or 15 to 25 books at a time. They will manage the production editorial process from assessing manuscripts for copyediting needs to hiring and managing freelancers to proofreading and indexing page proofs as well as checking all stages of text, photo inserts, and jackets/covers throughout the bookmaking process. They will be responsible for quality control and compliance with departmental procedures. Proficiency with digital copyediting and routing required as well as knowledge of workflow systems.
What You'll Do:
  • Handling production editorial work for original fiction and nonfiction titles from manuscript to bound book, as well as paperback conversions.
  • Electronic styling of manuscripts for design and composition.
  • Hiring freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers, and reviewing their work through all passes.
  • Cleaning and preparing copyedited, author-reviewed manuscripts for design and typesetting.
  • Collating changes from authors and freelancers in page proofs and resolving queries ahead of transmittal.
  • Copyediting jacket/cover copy and ancillary marketing material, including sales quotes, reading group guides, bound galley cover copy, and proofreading jackets/covers, insert captions, and additional material.
  • Frequent and ongoing collaboration with Production, Design, and Editorial departments as needed concerning scheduling; editorial revisions suggested by authors, copyeditors, or proofreaders; complying with Legal department directives.
  • Updating progress of projects in various digital tracking systems, using correct file-naming conventions and adhering to documented best practices.
  • Providing task- and project-specific support for other production editors to ensure that coverage is maintained during planned vacation and discretionary days.

What You'll Bring:
  • Extensive background in adult trade fiction and nonfiction
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, anticipating problems, troubleshooting solutions, and prioritizing
  • Strong working knowledge of grammar and punctuation, including expertise with the Chicago Manual of Style, with an aptitude for enforcing style rules while also respecting author voice
  • Meticulous attention to detail; work well under pressure; good oral and verbal communication
  • Ability to meet deadlines while juggling multiple projects at once
  • Work well with others in a tactful manner, displaying common sense and initiative.
  • Seven to ten years' experience as a production editor, preferably in adult trade fiction/nonfiction
  • Copyediting and proofreading at a high level
  • Technical proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat (including comfort with PDF markup tools), and Workflow/Metadata systems
  • Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience

The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $75,000.
Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats.
U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, companies in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group publish under the Pan Macmillan name. The German publishing company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur.
Macmillan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, consistently striving to foster a culture where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status, and background or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
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