Production Editor

We have an excellent opportunity for a Production Editor to join an award-winning independent publisher of business titles for the professional and academic market.  Based in central London, this ideal candidate will have had experience as Desk Editorial/Copy Editorial working on a books list.

Key duties:

• Project managing your own list of titles through all stages of production
• Brief and liaise with freelancers, pre-press suppliers, text designers, consultant editors and authors
• Collate proofs, check revises and complete a Passed for Press Checklist
• Coordinate and manage costs and schedules for all titles
• Deal with printer queries and ensure that books are delivered to the warehouse in time
• Keep schedule and information updated in Biblio
• Commission and brief freelance proof-readers

Experience / skills required:

• Proven tracked record in project managing a challenging and varied list of titles
• Excellent copy-editing and proof-reading skills
• Good understanding of all stages of the pre-press workflow
•  An excellent understanding of pre-press workflows
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and budgets
• Experience in working in an academic or professional books publishing environment
• First-class communication and interpersonal skills

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to clarechan@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:             Clare Chan

Tel:                    0203 574 4428

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.