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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

BDG

Post Production Manager / Editor

New York, NY

$75K - $80K/yr

... and creative editing. In this role, you will act as the right hand to the Post Production ... Upload and publish horizontal editorial video content to YouTube, JW Player, Facebook, Spotify, 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 ...

BDG

Post Production Manager / Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

... and creative editing. In this role, you will act as the right hand to the Post Production ... Upload and publish horizontal editorial video content to YouTube, JW Player, Facebook, Spotify, and ...

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How much do full time publishing production editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 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

Goodheart-Willcox Publisher

Tinley Park, IL • Hybrid

$60K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 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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