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Hachette Book Group

Production Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$62K - $66K/yr

The Production Editor will work closely with the editorial, design, and production teams, and will ... As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all ...

Sage

Publishing Editor

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$70K - $75K/yr

Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, sales, production, etc.) to coordinate journal ... Full-time Employment Level Mid Level

Fortune

Associate Production Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$68K - $80K/yr

Fortune is seeking an Associate Production Editor to help publish and optimize our portfolio of newsletters; amplify Fortune's work; and build audiences on and off platform. This cross-functional ...

HarperCollins Publishers

Editor

Nashville, TN

As a publisher of high-quality cookbooks, elegant wine and spirits titles, humor and gift books ... The Production Editor guides front-list titles through every stage of the production process, from ...

HarperCollins Publishers

Editor

Nashville, TN · On-site

As a publisher of high-quality cookbooks, elegant wine and spirits titles, humor and gift books ... The Production Editor guides front-list titles through every stage of the production process, from ...

Macmillan

Assistant Managing Editor

Manhattan, NY

$55K - $60K/yr

Macmillan Children's Publishing Group is seeking a detail-oriented individual with a good eye for ... Act as production editor on select titles as needed. What You'll Bring: * Ability to prioritize and ...

Macmillan

Assistant Managing Editor

$55K - $60K/yr

Macmillan Children's Publishing Group is seeking a detail-oriented individual with a good eye for ... Act as production editor on select titles as needed. What You'll Bring: * Ability to prioritize and ...

Concordia Publishing House

Production Editor, Level II Full Time The Associate Editor, Concordia Commentary Series, carries ... Use desktop publishing software, especially Adobe InDesign * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite ...

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As of Jul 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time publishing production editor in the United States is $25.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $32.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Publishing Production Editor vs Copy Editor?

AspectFull Time Publishing Production EditorCopy Editor
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in publishing, journalism, or related fieldOften requires similar degrees or certifications in editing or language studies
Work EnvironmentWorks within publishing houses, media companies, or online publishersWorks in publishing, media, or freelance settings
ResponsibilitiesManages the production process, oversees layout, and ensures timely publicationFocuses on correcting grammar, style, and consistency in content
Industry UsageCommonly employed in book, magazine, and digital publishingUsed across similar publishing sectors, often overlapping with production roles

The Full Time Publishing Production Editor and Copy Editor roles share many credentials and work environments but differ mainly in scope. The Production Editor oversees the entire publication process, while the Copy Editor concentrates on content accuracy and style. Both roles are essential in publishing, often working closely together to produce polished content.

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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

Re-posted 29 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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