Associate Production Editor - Ten Speed Press

Ten Speed Press is an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC, the world's largest general trade book publisher. Based in Emeryville, California and one of the most innovative imprints in publishing, Ten Speed was an independent company for decades before becoming part of Penguin Random House in 2009. We produce high quality, beautifully illustrated books covering food and drink, popular culture, wellness, graphic art and novels, art instruction and design, photography, gardening, home interiors, gift, lifestyle advice, career development, and writing.

We are seeking an Assistant Production Editor to join our team in the Ten Speed office in California. This position will play an essential role in bringing practical nonfiction and illustrated titles to market quickly, while working closely with internal editorial, production, and design colleagues.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Hiring and supervising proofreaders, and indexers.
• Preparing manuscripts for layout, including proper structuring, formatting, and coding.
• Reviewing first pages, including evaluating and incorporating corrections from proofreaders and authors; may include additional copyediting or fact-checking, and following up with queries.
• Reviewing and collating all subsequent passes as well as material created at later stages, such as indexes.
• Managing a diverse set of publishing responsibilities and adapting to different work styles and fluid reprioritization.
• Collaborating on and maintaining and meeting book schedules.
• Running reports, processing invoices, and sending freelancer packages.
• Attending administrative and workflow meetings.

Please apply to join us if you meet the following requirements:

• Minimum of 2 – 3 years of related experience; publishing experience is a plus but not required
• Genuine interest in book publishing and production editorial
• Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Highly organized, with the ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, electronic copy editing, and tracking changes
• Knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style
• Familiarity with FileMaker Pro a plus
• An understanding of reprint corrections a plus but not required
• Professional or personal experience with some of the subject matter

Please apply using our online application process, and please include your resume and cover letter with salary requirements. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children’s publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 250 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children’s Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC

Country: United States of America

State/Region: California

City: Emeryville

Postal Code: 94608

Job ID: 123122

123122Penguin Random House LLC