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Title: Production Editor, Publishing Operations (Hybrid)

Description: Augsburg Fortress Publishers (AFP) is a multimedia company composed of five vital, creative imprints: Augsburg Fortress, Sparkhouse, Fortress Press, Beaming Books and Broadleaf Books. We create resources for spiritual growth and development, for Christian worship and faith formation, and for academic study and professional development. AFP strives to create an environment of inclusiveness, equity, and respect for all regardless of ability, age, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, nation of origin, race, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. Individuals who are committed to contributing meaningfully to diversity and inclusion in publishing are encouraged to apply.

The Production Editor works across Fortress Press, Broadleaf Books, and Beaming Books, organizing the production of content from handover to manufacturing and release in print and digital formats such that products are available to the market at the right time, cost, and quality.

The Production Editor reports to the Director of Contracts, Rights, and Book Production and will be part of our hybrid work model. This position requires the employee to reside in the Twin Cities and work onsite at our corporate office in Minneapolis 2+ days a week.

The Production Editor holds these responsibilities:

1. Business continuity and communication:
   Communicate with project partners and internal/external stakeholders accurately, professionally, and in a timely manner. Continuously improve Production team processes and documentation, ensuring AFP systems are accurate and current. Assist the manager in mentoring, training, and supporting junior colleagues.
2. Supplier/freelancer management:
   Commission, brief, monitor, and manage the conversion of content by freelancers or prepress suppliers. Brief, monitor, and manage vendors for frontlist print procurement. Work to reduce repeated errors in print and digital formats.
3. Scheduling:
   Understand standard schedules for individual production tasks and create schedules for book projects.
4. Budgeting:
   Understand and enforce standard rates for production services. Obtain quotes for cost of goods sold (COGS) and place purchase orders with print vendors.
5. Business process transformations:
   Critically engage in the adoption of new workflows and document them to a high standard.
6. Ethical standards:
   Actively uphold the ethical standards and behaviors expected by AFP.

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $56,000 annually. The offered starting salary will be based on the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data for this position.

Augsburg Fortress Publishers offers a competitive salary and a full list of benefits, including health, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible savings account, retirement plan, supplemental life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, and other voluntary plans. Company paid benefits provided are short-term and long-term disability, and basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. Time off plans include vacation, sick, volunteer, bereavement, and paid parenting leave.

Requirements: Required education and experience:

1. BA or equivalent experience in a related field
2. 2-3 years in book production, or other related field

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

1. Ability to empathize, support, and collaborate with others on problem resolution
2. Flexibility, creativity, and initiative in problem solving
3. Excellent prioritization and organization skills
4. Good experience and understanding of print and digital production processes
5. Good experience and understanding of copyediting and proofreading
6. Ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders
7. Excellent understanding of the English language and structure
8. Precision in written and verbal communication
9. Good numeracy skills
10. Good IT skills, including standard Microsoft Office package
11. Commitment to AFP mission, vision, and values

Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:

1. Experience managing external prepress suppliers and editorial personnel
2. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite

How To Apply For This Job: To be considered, include your resume, cover letter, and references with your application. Apply using the specified link: https://bit.ly/3EfF3Oz

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