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 Company Overview • HarperCollins Publishers is the second-largest consumer book publisher in the world. It was founded in 1817, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.harpercollins.com/. Apply To This Job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job