Associate Production Editor (Hybrid)

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For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best in class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.

Our offices in India opened in Bengaluru in 2018. Since then, our team has fueled growth and innovation across the organization, impacting students worldwide. We are eager to grow and expand with skilled professionals like you who use their talent to build solutions, enable effective learning, and improve students’ lives.

The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

Monitors every phase of print and digital revisions to ensure completion on schedule and within budget while meeting Kaplan’s and the product line’s quality and branding standards. Estimate, schedule, and traffic all components of assigned publications and offerings, with assistance from management and senior team members. Assists senior team members in checking proofs and routing materials to stakeholders. 

Primary/Key Responsibilities

• Manage the production editorial process for each assigned revision project and reprints according to the editorial plan, from marked-up manuscript to release to printer and epub and digital asset creation
• Communicate and interact directly with content team members regarding the production process and schedule, edited manuscript inserts, page proofs, and indexing
• Learn our house formatting styles; identify and work with stakeholders and third-party vendors to fix problematic manuscript inserts and revisions so they conform to this style
• Correspond with, assign projects to, and assess the work of third-party vendors when applicable
• Review and evaluate comments and queries from copyeditors and proofreaders; make decisions independently as needed regarding suggested changes, with guidance from content and production manager
• Collate and check proofs; copyedit and proofread miscellaneous material (i.e., front matter, back matter, indexes) and cover mechanicals
• Assist more senior team members with trafficking and checking of proofs
• Coordinate with and inform Production Manager, Digital Content Publishing, and Manufacturing regarding scheduling, planning, and trafficking to meet deadlines
• Input and maintain accurate schedule, cost, specification, and administrative data and content in all required systems in a timely manner
• Hybrid Schedule: 3 days remote / 2 days in office
• 30-day notification period preferred 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors in Arts
• Liberal Arts, English, Communication, or equivalent
• 1+ years experience in book production editorial, specifically managing schedules, budgets, and freelancers
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and a project management tool, such as Smartsheet or Asana
• Familiarity with print procedures and requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Some knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition, copyediting, and proofreading, and experience following editorial style guides
• Experience using digital authoring tools
• Experience with remote work environments       
• Some XML/HTML experience preferred 
• File management and archiving experience preferred

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At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards.  All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible.   And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.   Our employees’ diverse range of perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds give Kaplan a competitive edge in anticipating and surpassing the needs of our students in today's global marketplace. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We strongly believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our capacity to effectively serve our customers and communities.  Learn more about our culture here.

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.  There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.

Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.