Penguin Random House Corporate Bookmaking is seeking an Associate Production Editor to support the Penguin Young Readers division. This role will primarily be responsible for copyediting and proofreading all stages of books, from electronically copyedited manuscripts through proofs.
The Associate Production Editor will work with Penguin Workshop and associated imprints, which include Grosset & Dunlap, Mad Libs, and Penguin Young Readers Licenses. Our publishing program spans a wide range of books, ages 0 to 18, including board books, picture books, chapter books, middle grade, young adult, activity books, nonfiction, and graphic novels. The ideal candidate will have a love of children’s books, be detail-oriented, eager to learn, and willing to work in a fast-paced, creative environment.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Prepare manuscripts for Design by styling text in Microsoft Word according to house guidelines.
- Copyedit manuscripts using Track Changes in Microsoft Word and closely review manuscripts when they are returned from authors, incorporating all responses, and copyediting any new text.
- Review and collate first-pass pages, evaluating and incorporating changes and corrections from proofreaders; this work may include additional copyediting and fact-checking, as well as following up with queries to the editor/author and notes for the designer.
- Review and correct all subsequent passes (second, third, etc.).
- Review and fact-check sketches and final artwork for consistency and accuracy, for both fiction and nonfiction books.
- Review, circulate, and track proofs, liaising with Editorial, Design, and Production departments.
- Copyedit and review short copy, including cover, jacket, and ARC copy.
- Liaise with Managing Editorial, Editorial, and Design, as well as freelance copyeditors and proofreaders.
- Maintain house style and series style sheets for various in-house and licensed brands.
Please apply if you meet the following requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of copyediting/proofreading/fact-checking experience in any medium; book publishing a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Pro, including Track Changes and other electronic mark-up tools and editing skills
- Strong copyediting/proofreading/fact-checking skills
- Solid communication and organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality
- Familiarity with Merriam-Webster and Chicago Manual of Style
- Familiarity with current issues surrounding the use of inclusive language
- Familiarity with children’s books for all age groups is a plus
- Proficiency in a foreign language is a plus
This role is open to remote candidates.
The salary for this position is $61,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.
Please apply by August 29th, 2025 and include your resume for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and our FAQs page.
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Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, 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.
Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children’s publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children’s Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.
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