Amplify Publishing Group

Senior Production Editor

Amplify Publishing Group is a hybrid publisher dedicated to helping authors professionally create a printed or digital book that matches their vision. With comprehensive editorial, design, production, marketing, and distribution services, our authors have the support of an experienced publishing team. We're seeking a production editor who is comfortable taking on new challenges and has a passion for books.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the production of a high volume of titles per year across a variety of genres, including business, current affairs, adult and YA fiction, self-help, fitness and wellness, coffee table and cookbooks, and children's picture books
  • Work directly with authors, writers, editors, and graphic designers to coordinate all aspects of a book's development from concept to print
  • Provide comprehensive guidance to authors throughout every step of the production process—including editing, design, and printing—informed by current market trends as well house and industry standards
  • Create and maintain publishing timelines for each title
  • Vet, contract, and supervise freelancers and maintain contract budgets

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in English, Communications, or a related field
  • 3-6 years of client relations experience
  • 3-6 years of professional editing experience
  • 3-6 years of publishing experience a strong plus
  • Candidate should be a strong editor; familiar with The Chicago Manual of Style, industry standards, and overall writing structures; and able to provide editorial feedback on manuscripts from various genres
  • Candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, extremely well-organized, and a creative problem solver
  • Candidate should be able to prioritize competing tasks, meet deadlines, effectively multitask, and handle high priority projects as they arise
  • Candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@amplifypublishing.com.

Contact Information

Nina Spahn, VP, Production
Production
620 Herndon Parkway
Suite 220
Herndon
VA
20170
Contact Phone: 
(703) 376-8247