Editor leading The Globe and Mail’s Intelligence Unit on major issues shaping Canada’s future. Directing expert collaboration, multidisciplinary journalism and multi - platform editorial products.
About the role
- Production Editor managing the editorial workflow for a diverse range of fiction and nonfiction titles. Collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure quality and deadlines are met.
Responsibilities
- Handles production editorial work from manuscript through bound book for a variety of formats
- Assesses and styles manuscripts using proprietary Microsoft Word and Harper’s proprietary software for copyediting, design, and composition
- Hires freelance copy editors and indexers, and oversees their work
- Collates and processes proofreads and slugs in Adobe Acrobat
- Checks all stages of proofs and PDFs, for interiors
- Copyedits flap and back cover copy and proofreads and checks all stages of jacket/cover proofs
- Works with editors, designers, authors, managing editors, and production managers in anticipating and resolving problems
- Evaluates and coordinates artwork as needed
- Shepherds multiple projects while maintaining high standards of quality control and meeting strict deadlines
- Marks up pdfs for audio recordings
- Attends and contributes to online department meetings as needed
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years of prior production editorial work experience
- Prior experience in trade book publishing strongly preferred
- Works comfortably with basic computer programs, including Tracked Changes in Word and the commenting tools in Adobe Acrobat
- Solid copyediting and proofreading skills; knowledge of industry standards, including the Chicago Manual of Style
- Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail
- Ability to set priorities under pressure
- Comfortable working within a digital workflow system
- Clear, conscientious, and collaborative communication skills, both verbal and written
- College degree or equivalent work experience.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
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