Managing Editor

Job Summary

Collaborating across departments, the full-time Managing Editor will oversee scheduling and coordination for Custom and Proprietary publishing projects, ensuring alignment among Editorial, Marketing, Sales, Design, and Manufacturing teams while working in a hybrid or remote capacity.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the creation and entry of project schedules, building realistic timelines from title testing to final delivery
• Act as a primary liaison among cross-functional teams, keeping stakeholders informed on schedules, priorities, and risks
• Continuously evaluate workflows and implement improvements to enhance scheduling accuracy and efficiency

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in editorial production, managing editorial, or project management within publishing
• Proven ability to manage complex schedules across multiple teams in a deadline-driven environment
• Expertise with project management platforms such as Smartsheet, Filemaker, or Basecamp
• Strong organizational skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making and continuous improvement
• Familiarity with Agile project management methodologies is preferred