Associate Managing Editor_ADULT Division

About us:

Founded in 1949, ABRAMS was the first company in the United States to specialize in publishing art and illustrated books. The company continues to publish critically acclaimed and bestselling works in the areas of art, photography, cooking, craft, comics, interior and garden design, entertainment, fashion, and popular culture as well as narrative non-fiction and new works of fiction for adults; children’s books ranging from middle grade to young adult fiction to picture books to board books. ABRAMS creates and distributes brilliantly designed books with the highest production values under the following imprints: Abrams; Abrams ComicArts; Megascope; Surely Books; Abrams Image; Abrams Press; The Overlook Press; Cernunnos; Cameron + Company; Abrams Books for Young Readers; Amulet Books; Abrams Appleseed; and Magic Cat. ABRAMS also distributes books for Booth-Clibborn Editions, Bungie, Alain Ducasse Édition, Èditions de La Martiniére, Editions BPI, Global Golf Group, Lucky Spool, Milky Way Picture Books, The Museum of Modern Art, SelfMadeHero, Tate Publishing, V&A Publishing, and The Vendome Press.

SUMMARY: Work as part of the managing editorial team to produce an annual list of high-quality illustrated books, including licensed entertainment tie-in books, art/design books, cookbooks, graphic novels, photography, and craft, as well as narrative nonfiction/fiction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with editorial, design, and production departments to guide books through the preproduction process
• Copyediting and proofreading
• Hire, manage, and evaluate freelance copy editors, proofreaders, and indexers
• Create and track schedules
• Use title management system to track book data (specifications, etc.) and schedules
• Contribute to production meetings
• Track book-related materials for sales and marketing uses

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 2 to 3 years’ experience as a managing editor or production editor in the book industry
• Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills (using Track Changes in MS Word and Adobe Acrobat); solid knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style
• Experience hiring and managing freelance copy editors and proofreaders
• Proven ability to create and manage schedules
• Ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically across departments
• Experience working on illustrated books a plus
• Familiarity with Firebrand/Quality Solutions Title Management software a plus

What do we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid Holidays
• Summer Fridays
• Company-paid time off during Christmas week
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Health Benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

This position is based in our New York City office with a hybrid work schedule (in-office 3 days per week). We are open to remote candidates for the right individual.

Application Instructions: Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.

Salary range: $50,000-$50,000