Assistant Production Editor (Toronto Hybrid)

HarperCollins is currently seeking an Assistant Production Editor in the Harlequin imprint group to assist in the production editorial process on a wide variety of titles, both fiction and nonfiction. The role involves supporting production editorial tasks, hiring freelancers, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met.

Responsibilities

• Styles manuscripts using Microsoft Word and Harper’s proprietary software, for copyediting, design, and composition
• Hires freelancers, including copy editors and indexers, and oversees their work
• Collates, proofreads, and slugs in Adobe Acrobat all stages of proofs and PDFs, for interiors
• Coordinates with editors, designers, managing editors, and production managers to communicate project parameters and assure that key milestones are met
• Tracks multiple projects while maintaining high standards of quality control and meeting strict deadlines, often under tight production schedules
• Marks up pdfs for audio recordings
• Attends and contributes to online department meetings
• Provides backup for department as needed

Skills

• At least 1 year prior publishing experience, preferably in trade book production editorial or managing editorial
• 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

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