Production Editor (Contract)
Contractor - 3rd Party
Princeton, NJ, US
Salary Range:
$35.00 To $50.00 Hourly
Industry: Healthcare Education and Exam Preparation
Title: Production Editor (Contract)
Springer Publishing is a leading healthcare education and exam prep company, committed to advancing people, ideas, and careers in nursing, advanced practice nursing, social work, and behavioral and health sciences. We are seeking a contract Production Editor to manage the production process for selected products, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and aligned with quality and technical standards.
Job Purpose:
The Production Editor is responsible for managing all necessary production-related tasks from unedited content through to release for distribution/sale for digital, print, and multimedia product and associated supplements. The successful candidate will handle multiple projects at various production stages concurrently, following standard and bespoke workflows; collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to meet deadlines; managing production schedules and budgets; and publishing products that align with quality and technical standards.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Serve as assigned project manager for concurrent digital/print projects at various stages in the production process, establishing clear timelines and expectations for stakeholders.
• Assess content projects for completeness and consistency, evaluating and accounting for unique production needs (e.g., copyediting, design, multimedia); review front matter, covers, and supplementary materials.
• Select, engage, and manage vendor(s) to accomplish key tasks and activities; supervise and critically review copyediting and vendor performance to ensure alignment to house style and standards.
• Develop a detailed project schedule; track and monitor progress; maintain detailed and accurate accounting of project status and vendor performance, addressing and/or escalating potential risks throughout production process.
• Coordinate and monitor corrections; identify and resolve global quality concerns; enforce adherence to style guide as needed.
• Lead transmittal meetings for assigned projects; provide regular reporting of project status and risks to stakeholders.
• Maintain clear, timely, and professionally assertive communication with internal colleagues, authors, and service providers.
• Work cooperatively within team and across organization, collaborating effectively to adhere to desired project plans and test or implement process improvements as needed.
Qualifications:
• BA/BS or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in book production, ideally in nursing, medicine, or other health professions
• Experience in content production across print and digital formats.
• Excellent grammar, language, and communication skills
• Proficiency in copyediting and familiarity with APA (American Psychological Association), AMA (American Medical Association), and Chicago citation styles
• Familiarity with rights and permissions processes; art and design process
• Ability to work independently to handle multiple projects simultaneously, meet established deadlines, and communicate proactively on project status, quality, and cost
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accountability and personal urgency
• Proficient knowledge of XML, DITA, and XML-first composition workflows
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; familiarity with component content management systems and other digital workflow tools
Physical Requirements:
• Travel to corporate headquarters (Princeton, NJ) as required
About Springer Publishing Company:
Joining Springer Publishing means working in an innovative, tech-driven, highly collaborative environment. Our culture is focused on supporting our customers from education to career. Our mission is to build and foster a team of individuals working together to learn, grow and deliver in an environment that empowers everyone to apply their experiences, knowledge, and skills. When you pair great people with our common purpose, amazing things are possible. Find your place, develop your passion, and build your future with us.
Named one of the fastest growing independent publishers in the United States by Publishers Weekly, we continue to grow our product portfolio in nursing, public health, healthcare administration, social work, counseling, and medicine.
Join us and grow your career at Springer Publishing!
