Job Opportunities
Managing Editor, Penzler Publishers (8/13/2025)
Founded in early 2018 by Otto Penzler, Penzler Publishers is an independent publisher of mysteries, thrillers, and true crime. Our imprints include The Mysterious Press, American Mystery Classics, Scarlet, Crime Ink, and MysteriousPress.com.
We are growing rapidly and are now seeking an organized, experienced managing editor to assist in our expansion in the years ahead. The ideal candidate will have had previous experience as a copyeditor and/or proofreader, experience working with, as, or managing freelance editors, and a working knowledge of the trade publishing editorial process. Experience with and knowledge of the print production process would also be useful.
This is a hybrid job located in NYC, requiring two days a week in the office at 58 Warren Street.
Responsibilities include:
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Maintain editorial and production schedules and keep projects on track
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Route in-progress manuscripts and communications between authors, upper management, editors, and design team
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Contract and supervise copyeditors and proofreaders
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Review and resolve editorial changes
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Maintain internal digital archives of all projects and supply files upon request
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Maintain internal and external databases of book specifications and metadata, and work with our distributor to upload and present new titles seasonally
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Provide digital assets to our distributor and licensing clients
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Maintain internal database of contracts and licensing rights
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Communicate with printers to quote projects, traffic printing files, and coordinate shipping
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Review and approve production proofs
Job requirements:
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Copyediting and proofreading experience
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Facility with Adobe Acrobat, Excel/Google Drive
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Familiarity and basic facility with Adobe CS is a plus
Salary:
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$55,000-$65,000
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Charles@PenzlerPublishers.com.