Assistant PE Job at Penguin

Description:
Our Berkley Managing Editorial department is currently seeking an Assistant Production Editor to copyedit, proofread, circulate, and track book covers for both fiction and nonfiction books, and assist the Production Editor with all phases of text production for both new and reprint titles.

Among other duties, the person in this position:
1. Copyedits (includes both electronic and hardcopy), proofreads, circulates, and manages all phases of cover production
2. Keeps meticulous track of all cover, reprint, castoff, and CIP information and materials—including due dates
3. Assists the Production Editor with all phases of text work throughout the production process (from locating materials for castoff to preparing the copyedited manuscript for typesetting to reviewing proofread pages and final text blues)
4. Assists the Production Editor with the coordination of schedules with freelancers as well as in-house departments
5. Maintains the backlist reprint corrections file for text and covers, and other projects, as needed
6. Attends all reprint and cover-related meetings
7. Assists with record keeping and title maintenance, which includes making photocopies, and keeping filing system organized and up-to-date and formatting into database
8. Provides administrative support (i.e. photocopying, filing, creating memos and trafficking materials, etc.)
9. Assists the department as needed

Requirements:
A four-year college degree and at least a year of related editorial experience
- Exceptional copyediting and proofreading skills
- Experience using Track Changes
- Consistent accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work well under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple assignments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook


Company:PENGUIN GROUP (USA) INC.
Location: New York, NY


How To Apply For This Job:


Please email your resume and cover letter with salary requirement to jobs@us.penguingroup.com indicating the position for which you are applying in the subject line. No phone calls/agencies.

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