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Hachette Book Group

Production Editor

New York, NY

$62K - $66K/yr

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all ... Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location - talk with ...

Hachette Book Group

Production Editor

New York, NY

$62K - $66K/yr

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all ... Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location - talk with ...

Hachette Book Group

Production Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$62K - $66K/yr

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all ... Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location - talk with ...

Sage

Publishing Editor

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$70K - $75K/yr

Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, sales, production, etc.) to coordinate journal ... Can you be our new Publishing Editor? Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the ...

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 ... This range is a good-faith estimate and may ultimately vary based on a number of relevant factors.

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 ...

BDG

Post Production Manager / Editor

New York, NY

$75K - $80K/yr

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a deep understanding of cloud-based ... Upload and publish horizontal editorial video content to YouTube, JW Player, Facebook, Spotify, and ...

BDG

Post Production Manager / Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a deep understanding of cloud-based ... Upload and publish horizontal editorial video content to YouTube, JW Player, Facebook, Spotify, 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 ...

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How much do home based publishing production editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for home based 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 a Home Based Publishing Production Editor?

A Home Based Publishing Production Editor is a professional who manages the process of preparing written content for publication, such as books, magazines, or digital media, while working remotely from home. Their duties typically include coordinating with authors, editing and proofreading manuscripts, overseeing formatting and design, and ensuring that final materials meet quality and style standards. This role often requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with publishing software. Working from home allows for flexible hours but also demands self-motivation and effective communication with remote teams.

What are the typical challenges faced by Home Based Publishing Production Editors, and how can they be managed effectively?

Home Based Publishing Production Editors often encounter challenges such as coordinating with remote teams, managing tight publication deadlines, and ensuring consistent quality across multiple projects. Effective communication through project management tools and regular virtual meetings is essential for staying aligned with authors, designers, and other editors. Additionally, developing strong organizational skills and a reliable workflow helps manage simultaneous tasks and maintain high editorial standards from a home office environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Home Based Publishing Production Editor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Home Based Publishing Production Editor, you need strong editorial skills, attention to detail, and a background in publishing or communications, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with desktop publishing software like Adobe InDesign, content management systems, and proofreading tools is typically required. Excellent time management, communication, and self-motivation are crucial soft skills for managing remote workflows and meeting tight deadlines. These skills ensure high-quality, accurate publications and efficient production processes in a remote work environment.
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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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