Job description
Join Summit Press & Media, a premier NYC publishing house focused on high-quality lifestyle and business titles. We are seeking a results-driven Publishing Editor to lead editorial initiatives and drive publication quality from concept through production.
This role offers a collaborative environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced, content-first organization.
As a Publishing Editor, you will work closely with authors, editors, designers, and production teams to deliver compelling, accurate, and timely content that engages readers and supports our brand strategy.
Responsibility
- Oversee editorial calendar and content strategy for multiple titles, ensuring on-time delivery and cohesive voice across platforms.
- Lead copyediting, fact-checking, and proofreading to maintain accuracy and readability.
- Collaborate with authors, editors, designers, and production teams to shepherd manuscripts through development and design stages.
- Coordinate metadata, circulation materials, and pre-publication production tasks to optimize release timelines.
- Ensure content aligns with brand guidelines, style guides, and SEO best practices to maximize discoverability.
- Manage peer reviews and feedback loops, resolving issues and maintaining high editorial standards.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related field.
- 3+ years of professional publishing experience, with a proven track record in editorial production.
- Exceptional editing, copyediting, and proofreading skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Hands-on experience with CMS (e.g., WordPress) and basic HTML formatting; familiarity with Adobe InDesign a plus.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities; able to manage multiple titles and meet tight deadlines.
- Solid understanding of SEO, metadata, and best practices for digital publishing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.