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Macmillan

Senior Production Editor

Manhattan, NY

$70K - $75K/yr

We are looking for a Senior Production Editor for Macmillan Adult Trade. This role will production ... S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt ...

Macmillan Learning

Senior Production Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Description We are looking for a Senior Production Editor for Macmillan Adult Trade. This role will ... S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt ...

Macmillan Learning

Senior Production Editor

Austin, TX · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Description We are looking for a Senior Production Editor for Macmillan Adult Trade. This role will ... S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt ...

Macmillan

Senior Production Editor

$70K - $75K/yr

We are looking for a Senior Production Editor for Macmillan Adult Trade. This role will production ... S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt ...

Sourcebooks

Senior Production Editor

Naperville, IL · On-site

If you're an experienced publishing professional who thrives on managing complex projects, solving ... Sourcebooks is seeking a Senior Production Editor to join our Adult Publishing Operations team.

Sourcebooks LLC

Senior Production Editor

Naperville, IL · On-site

$62K - $66K/yr

If you're an experienced publishing professional who thrives on managing complex projects, solving ... Sourcebooks is seeking a Senior Production Editor to join our Adult Publishing Operations team.

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 ...

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 ...

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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Mattel

Editor - Publishing

El Segundo, CA

We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop ... Working closely with the Senior Editor, you'll independently edit assigned titles while ...

Mattel

Editor - Publishing

El Segundo, CA · On-site

We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop ... Working closely with the Senior Editor, you'll independently edit assigned titles while ...

Mattel

Editor - Publishing

El Segundo, CA

We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop ... Working closely with the Senior Editor, you'll independently edit assigned titles while ...

PUBG Madglory

Senior Publishing Producer

Madison, WI · On-site +1

The Senior Publishing Producer will be the connective tissue that keeps deliverables, deadlines ... Qualifications: * 6+ years of production or project management experience, with at least 2 years ...

AASHTO

Senior Technical Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

The Senior Technical Editor aids the Assistant Director of Publications in the production of the ... and digital publishing/production is required. The candidate must have excellent demonstrated ...

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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior publishing production editor in the United States is $83,110.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $104,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Publishing Production Editor vs Publishing Production Editor?

AspectSenior Publishing Production EditorPublishing Production Editor
CredentialsBachelor's degree, experience in publishing, possibly certifications in editing or project managementBachelor's degree, entry to mid-level experience in publishing
Work EnvironmentPublishing houses, academic publishers, media companiesSimilar environments, often in publishing or media firms
ResponsibilitiesOversees production processes, manages teams, ensures quality and deadlinesPerforms editing, formatting, and production tasks under supervision
Search & UsageOften searched for by experienced editors seeking senior rolesCommonly searched by entry or mid-level editors

The main difference is that the Senior Publishing Production Editor has more leadership responsibilities, oversees teams, and manages the entire production process, while the Publishing Production Editor focuses on editing and formatting tasks at a more operational level.

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Infographic showing various Senior Publishing Production Editor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,110 per year, or $40 per hour.

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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