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Scholastic

Assistant Production Editor

New York, NY

As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ... a production editor at a trade publisher or equivalent; children's book experience a plus. Time ...

Golden Hippo

Video Editor

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$70K - $88K/yr

Help manage the publishing process to ensure content is optimized across multiple platforms ... Must apply with Production/Editing reel * Video Editor for Direct Response Marketing (preferred)

Golden Hippo

Video Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70K - $88K/yr

Help manage the publishing process to ensure content is optimized across multiple platforms ... Must apply with Production/Editing reel * Video Editor for Direct Response Marketing (preferred)

Golden Hippo

Video Editor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$70K - $88K/yr

Help manage the publishing process to ensure content is optimized across multiple platforms ... Must apply with Production/Editing reel * Video Editor for Direct Response Marketing (preferred)

NCCER

Editor

Alachua, FL · On-site

Description As an entry-level editor at the National Center for Education and Research (NCCER), you ... publish. This stage is more focused on ensuring the quality of the final product, as well as ...

VIZ Media

Editor

San Francisco, CA

$73K - $78K/yr

As an Editor at VIZ Media, you'll have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of print and ... Work with Production staff to determine production specifications and with senior Publishing staff ...

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How much do entry level publishing production editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level publishing production editor in the United States is $17.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Publishing Production Editor vs Entry Level Copy Editor?

AspectEntry Level Publishing Production EditorEntry Level Copy Editor
Primary FocusManaging production workflows, formatting, and preparing content for publicationReviewing and editing text for grammar, style, and accuracy
Skills & CertificationsKnowledge of publishing software, basic editing, attention to detailStrong language skills, editing certifications, grammar expertise
Work EnvironmentPublishing houses, print and digital media companiesMagazines, publishing firms, online media
Common TasksCoordinating with designers, checking proofs, ensuring formatting standardsCorrecting grammar, improving clarity, fact-checking

While both roles support publishing processes, the Entry Level Publishing Production Editor focuses on the technical and production aspects of publishing, whereas the Entry Level Copy Editor emphasizes editing and refining written content. Understanding these differences helps job seekers target the right roles based on their skills and career goals.

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Production Editor

Tinley Park, IL • Hybrid

Goodheart-Willcox Publisher
Book Publishers • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Goodheart-Willcox Publisherexternal

$60K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Production Editor
Hybrid
Goodheart-Willcox Publisher, Experts in Career and Technical Education (CTE), and an employee-owned company, is seeking a Production Editor. As a Production Editor, you will manage the outsourced production of primary content and supplemental materials, driving projects to successful, on-time completion. We welcome candidates from any location in the U.S. to apply. Chicagoland candidates will follow a hybrid schedule, working at least twice a month in our Tinley Park, Illinois office.
Our compensation is market based and takes into account a variety of factors including the candidate’s skill set, experience level, internal equity, and location. For this position, we anticipate the starting salary falling between $60,000 and $70,000 per year. In addition, the company makes a 10% contribution to the Employee Stock Ownership Plan and a 4% matching contribution to the 401(k).
What you’ll do:
  • Project management of main texts and supplement materials.
  • Create schedules, communicate milestones to stakeholders, update status documents, provide weekly status updates, and take proactive steps to ensure that projects remain on schedule and release to the printer and/or Digital Production on time. Accountable for 100% on-time delivery of assigned products.
  • Run production and print supplement launch meetings.
  • Onboard new vendors to familiarize them with G-W style guides and production processes.
  • Manage vendors through frequent communication and monitor vendor performance through scorecards to ensure vendors are consistently meeting expectations.
  • Ensure projects remain within budget throughout project. Create and execute purchase orders, statements of work, and work for hire agreements, and process invoices. Provide end-of-year outsourcing cost summary and analysis.
  • Perform quality control of materials to ensure files meet company quality and accessibility standards.
  • Monitor and facilitate process documentation creation and updates. Ensure documentation is rolled out effectively to stakeholders and followed by all.
What you’ll bring:
  • Bachelor’s degree is required.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ production and/or project management experience required.
  • Educational Publishing experience required.
  • Prior experience working in conjunction with or directly part of a publishing production team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
What we offer:
Goodheart-Willcox Publisher is an employee-owned company driven by our mission, “We Build Careers.” G-W has spent over a century building a culture that we are proud of and is centered around our Core Values of Do the Right Thing, Can-do Attitude, Roll Up Your Sleeves, Always Improving, and Collaborative Spirit. When you join our team, you will experience an environment of collaboration, empowerment, and respect. G-W prioritizes the health and well-being of our employees by offering carefully selected benefits and retirement options. Check out some of our generous benefits highlighted below:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan – a retirement plan that is 100% company funded
  • 401(k) with a company match
  • 3 Medical plan options
  • 2 Dental plan options
  • Vision plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Wellbeing Program
  • Cariloop – a Caregiver Concierge
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Social Activities and Events

Goodheart-Willcox Publisher provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry and marital status, and other protected classes, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
In addition, Goodheart-Willcox Publisher complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination of employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US. We do not sponsor applicants for work visas.

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