Job Description

Active Interest Media is seeking a self-motivated and experienced copy/production editor for its Home Group brands, including Fine Woodworking and Fine Homebuilding magazines. The copy/production editor is responsible for creating issue schedules and enforcing deadlines, copyediting and proofreading magazine content and online posts, and tracking production for print products. The copy/production editor must have top-notch grammar skills and the ability to edit text for clarity and consistency, as well as a keen sense of how to prioritize tasks involving both editing and production. Experience with InDesign is required; an interest in woodworking and/or home building is helpful. The copy/production editor must be organized, able to communicate clearly in person and in writing, and committed to helping produce accurate and relevant information.

This role will lend support to multiple brands within Active Interest Media's Home Group and will report to the Executive Managing Editor. A copyediting assessment will be given to qualified candidates.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set deadlines and track production of each issue of Fine Woodworking, and keep editorial staff informed of progress and problems.
• Read feature and department manuscripts, making changes as necessary for organization, clarity, and style. Prepare manuscripts for layout by the art directors.
• Review articles and departments in layout and make changes as necessary.
• Work with editors, art directors, and production staff at all stages of the process.
• Read and edit online posts, copyedit weekly newsletters and promotional material.
• Index, archive, and write abstracts/article descriptions for all print content

Position Qualifications:

• 3+ years of editorial production experience.
• Hands-on working knowledge of MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign.
• Solid organizational, communication, and production skills.
• Excellent project management skills able to juggle multiple priorities, respond to special quick turnaround projects, and successfully hit deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Active interest Media recognizes the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. As such, this is a fully remote position designed to support individual productivity and team collaboration.

Active Interest Media values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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