Job description
Join a dynamic publishing house committed to delivering high-quality books and digital content. We are seeking a Publishing Editor to lead editorial workflows, uphold rigorous quality standards, and collaborate with authors, designers, and production teams to bring compelling works to life.
As a Publishing Editor, you will oversee the end-to-end editorial process, ensure accuracy and consistency, and contribute to strategy around editorial scope, metadata, and online publishing. This role offers growth, competitive compensation, and a culture of collaboration and creativity.
Responsibility
- Oversee end-to-end editorial workflow from manuscript intake to publication
- Coordinate with authors, agents, editors, and contributors to clarify scope and timelines
- Lead copyediting, line editing, proofreading, and fact-checking across print and digital products
- Manage metadata, indexing, and SEO readiness for online distribution
- Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure on-brand, high-quality layouts
- Maintain editorial calendars and ensure milestones are met on schedule
- Uphold compliance with copyright, legal, and ethical guidelines
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or related field
- 3+ years of editorial experience in publishing or media
- Excellent copy editing, grammar, style, and attention to detail
- Strong project management and multitasking abilities
- Proficiency with content management systems and basic familiarity with HTML/XML is a plus
- Knowledge of SEO best practices and metadata optimization
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
- Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment