Production Editor
Occupations:
EditorsProofreaders and Copy MarkersFilm and Video EditorsWriters and AuthorsMedia and Communication Workers, All OtherIndustries:
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory PublishersOther Animal ProductionConverted Paper Product ManufacturingApparel Accessories and Other Apparel ManufacturingMedical Equipment and Supplies ManufacturingOur Boston based publishing client is looking for a Production Editor with 2+ years' for an immediate full time contract going until the end of the year.Daily activities consist of entering edits into source files with speed and accuracy, templating Word files, performing quality checks, and occasionally writing animal colophons. Looking for: General knowledge of book design and formatting, including theory and good practiceStrong familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style preferredAbility to handle multiple projects with changing and sometimes overlapping prioritiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong skills in markup languages (HTML, AsciiDoc, etc.) and/or XML editing tools for typesettingStrong skills in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft WordGood technical skills and curiosityPrior education or experience in communications, publishing, or another related fieldPrevious experience using the command line, Git version control, and exposure to XML, HTML, and/or AsciiDoc preferred.