Production Editor

Summary

Join Advantage | The Authority Company as a Production Editor and serve as the crucial link between editorial development and design production, ensuring a smooth transition from manuscript completion to print-ready files. Oversee the editorial production process, adhering to The Chicago Manual of Style and house style guidelines. Manage multiple projects, meeting deadlines and budgets while maintaining editorial accuracy, design implementation, and production workflow. Collaborate with authors, editorial staff, and design teams to create high-quality books. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, patient, diplomatic, and possesses strong communication skills, capable of managing multiple projects with minimal supervision. This remote position offers opportunities for career advancement within a dynamic and growth-oriented environment. Candidates located in Charleston, SC, are encouraged to work onsite two days a week.

Requirements

• 4-year college degree
• 1+ years of experience in project management in a client facing role
• Expertise in copy editing, proofreading, and document formatting
• Strong mastery of The Chicago Manual of Style
• Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive), Adobe, and Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with multiple teams

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key point of contact and project manager for authors, providing highly responsive communication and guiding them through the critical production stages from project kickoff to manuscript sign-off through final galley approval
• Deliver high-quality Editorial Proofs (EPs) by applying The Chicago Manual of Style and house style guidelines to maintain editorial accuracy, language consistency, and formatting integrity
• Prepare and manage layout review cycles with authors, addressing and translating feedback into actionable instructions for designers
• Conduct detailed reviews of layouts, checking for typographical errors, formatting inconsistencies, and the accurate implementation of graphics
• Coordinate cross-functional team alignment by working closely with editorial, design, and production teams to translate author feedback into actionable instructions for formatting and design
• Ensure manuscripts progress smoothly through editorial and design phases, maintain clear documentation, and adherence to deadlines
• Monitor contractual scope and timelines, confirming manuscript length, graphics components, and service hours remain within contractual parameters
• Conduct pre-publication review to verify that final book files meet high publishing quality standards before approval for print

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Publishing, English, Journalism, Editing, or Media
• Experience in book, magazine, newspaper, or other publishing formats
• Proficiency in workflow management software, such as Monday.com and Worksuite
• Familiarity with PageProof, InCopy, or similar publishing tools
• Knowledge of traditional and print-on-demand publishing processes
• Experience with design software and print file preparation
• Proficiency in AI tools and large language models (LLMs) for editorial workflows

Benefits

• Generous Vacation/PTO policies
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans (eligibility begins the first of the month after 30 days)
• A 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Additional benefits available after 90 days of employment to support your well-being and professional development