Production Editor Job at Peterson's in Denver

Peterson’s is seeking a detail-oriented, meticulous production editor with excellent communication skills to join our educational publishing team. The production editor will work within the editorial team and closely with the content development, multimedia, and video teams to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of educational materials, including test-prep books, digital courses, and practice tests along with a variety of interactive and video products. The production editor’s expertise in project management, book production, digital publishing, copyediting, and proofreading is essential in maintaining the quality and consistency of our educational products.

Responsibilities :

• Manage the production process and schedule for print titles from initial files to bound books.
• Copyedit and proofread content for digital and print formats, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency with Peterson’s style guide and editorial standards.
• Maintain, apply, and revise in-house style guides and formatting templates for both digital and print materials.
• Hire, supervise, and assess the work of freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers.
• Collaborate with design and the multimedia and videos team and provide guidance and feedback on layout, content, and formatting to optimize quality, readability, and visual appeal.
• Review and evaluate videos and interactive content to ensure alignment with content objectives and editorial standards.
• Conduct thorough quality checks at various stages of production to identify and resolve errors and formatting or layout issues.
• Manage project files, maintain accurate records, and track progress using project management software.

Qualifications :

This is a hybrid position—local candidates only. The salary range for this position is $55,000–$58,000, depending on experience.

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to PetersonsPEapplication@gmail.com with your name and the position title in the subject line. Easy Apply Applicants will not be considered.