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Location: Cambridge, MA
Status: Full-time
Education: College
Travel: no
Telecommuting: no


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Jobs@O'Reilly
O'Reilly Media, Inc.
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Sebastopol, CA 95472

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Production Editor

As Production Editor, you will manage the editorial production process on all titles for the Head First division of books, including 1-color and 4-color books. You will oversee all phases of the production process, ensuring that books are produced in a timely and efficient manner, while maintaining high quality standards. You will create and manage production schedules for your books, coordinating with other departments as needed to plan release schedules. You will take a hands-on role in the production process and will personally perform or manage the copyediting/proofreading phases. You will also manage indexing, coordinate page proof review cycles with editors and authors, and do some layout work where necessary.


Minimum Requirements

Qualifications for this position include strong editorial skills, excellent organizational and project management skills, flexibility and the ability to work well under tight deadlines, close attention to detail, and a proactive approach to your work.

At least one year of related editorial or production experience is required (may include internships or college publishing experience). A bachelor’s degree is preferred. Knowledge of the following operating systems and/or software applications is helpful but not required: Unix, Mac, Windows, InDesign CS2/CS3, FrameMaker, Word, Photoshop, Illustrator.

Prior graphic-design experience and experience working in InDesign are huge pluses.

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