Production Editor

Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA

Production Editor at Penguin Random House overseeing graphic novels, comics, and various titles from manuscript to bound book. Collaborating closely with editorial, design, and production groups.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in production editorial work, including copyediting and proofreading, with a strong familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style. Proficient in managing diverse responsibilities and collaborating effectively with production and design teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Trade-Book Production EditingCopyeditingProofreadingElectronic CopyeditingAdobe Acrobat PDF Markup

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Hard Skills

CopyeditingProofreadingElectronic CopyeditingQuality ChecksOrganizational SkillsManuscript HandlingDeadline ManagementCollating ChangesJacket/Cover Copy EditingFamiliarity With The Chicago Manual Of Style

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailProblem-SolvingCollaborationAdaptabilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordAdobe Acrobat

Industry Keywords

Graphic NovelsComic Books4-Color BooksFreelance Copy EditorsProofreadersIndexers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Handling production editorial work for original titles (both 1-color and 4-color) from manuscript to bound book/ePub, as well as hardcover compilations
Hiring, for original titles, freelance copy editors, proofreaders, and indexers and reviewing their work through all passes, including clearing manuscripts post-copyediting and collating changes from authors and freelancers in page proofs
Performing quality checks on ebook files
Copyediting jacket/cover copy and second-format additional material, including sales quotes and reading group guides, and proofreading jackets/covers, captions, and additional material
Electronic coding/tagging manuscripts for design and composition
Collaborating with production, design, and managing editorial departments on and maintaining book schedules

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum 3 years’ experience as a trade-book production editor or freelancer with comics experience
Excellent copyediting, proofreading, and organizational skills
A detailed familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style, and general facility with modern copyediting style
Ability to manage a diverse set of responsibilities efficiently and effectively
Ability to set and meet deadlines
Capable of rising to a challenge, and comfortable asking for help when needed
Expertise with electronic copyediting, using Microsoft Word
Experience with Adobe Acrobat PDF markup tools
Experience working on graphic novels, comic books, or other 4-color books

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Prescription drug insurance
Dental
Vision
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life/AD&D Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Student Loan Repayment Program
Educational Assistance
generous paid time off