Sr Associate, Managing Editor - Publishing
Core
Coordinate editorial schedules, freelancer workflows, and project milestones to ensure timely delivery of licensed and global publishing programs from manuscript to print-ready files.
Role type
Senior Associate Managing Editor (Publishing Operations)
Builds
Licensed and global publishing programs (books, eBooks, spot art)
Domain
Publishing / Children's Books / Licensed Content
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Project management, Vendor coordination, Freelancer management, Editorial workflow coordination, Digital asset management, Quality control, Risk identification, Microsoft Office (Excel), Project management tools (Smartsheet)
Preferred skills
Children's publishing experience, Licensed publishing experience, Digital asset management systems (DAM) proficiency, eBook production workflows, Print production processes, Adobe Acrobat proficiency
Technologies
Malibu, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat
Responsibilities
Coordinate editorial schedules and project milestones; Manage freelancer and packager workflows; Oversee eBook production workflows; Perform quality control reviews of editorial deliverables; Monitor project dependencies and resolve risks; Maintain project documentation and editorial trackers.
Seniority
Mid-Senior level, hands-on IC