Guilford Publications (Guilford Press), founded in 1973, is an independent academic/scholarly press located in midtown Manhattan, NYC, near Penn Station. We publish acclaimed books and periodicals in the areas of psychology, mental health, wellness, education, social sciences, research methods, geography, and other related fields. We pride ourselves on science-based works, by respected experts, that aim to advance knowledge, support individual and societal well-being, and make a difference in the lives of clinicians, researchers, students, educators, and general readers around the world.

As a company, Guilford is full of people who are passionate about the works we publish and the company’s role as an independent publisher with a long-history of excellence. Guilford offers an ethical and compassionate work environment, where staff members are respected and valued. We build staff skills and as an organization we encourage staff to be open to learning new skills. We strive for a healthy work-life balance, appreciating that our staff have multi-faceted, full lives.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, creed, national origin, marital/partnership status, pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, arrest or conviction status, status as a victim of domestic violence, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.

Manager of Editing, Design, and Production

Guilford Press has an immediate opening for a new Manager of Editing, Design, and Production (EDP).

The Manager of EDP is responsible for managing the copyediting, design, and composition stages of Guilford’s book publishing program. This position oversees production budgeting and scheduling for a publishing company in growth mode—not only in terms of number of titles published but also the types of products being offered. As such, the ideal candidate will be capable of working collaboratively across teams to develop new workflows and procedures while closely monitoring the level of care that goes into author relationships and overall production quality—long hallmarks of Guilford’s success.

The Manager of EDP needs to be an outstanding communicator who can successfully collaborate with colleagues throughout Guilford. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to successfully lead large teams, since they will be responsible for one of Guilford’s largest teams and will oversee a large pool of freelance vendors and important publishing partners.

Responsibilities

• Establish editing, design, production, manufacturing, and e-file processes and standards; communicate changes to staff; ensure documentation of processes and procedures; manage compliance with established procedures so that EDP runs smoothly and quality standards are met.
• Play leading role in the development of workflows in support of new product types and business models. Work with Acquisitions staff and Editor-in-Chief to develop design templates and standards for Guilford titles.
• Set the standards and ensure compliance for managing author/editor relations so the authors and editors of Guilford books are aware of schedules (including schedule delays) and other relevant information regarding the publication of their material; provide guidance to managers and staff on priorities.
• Monitor staff workloads; review and balance work assignments; outsource work as necessary; hire new staff as necessary; reassign work as necessary.
• Choose vendors and manage vendor relationships to ensure quality and schedules.
• Build freelance independent contractor pool such as copyeditors and proofreaders, and ensure they are trained in Guilford style guidelines and quality expectations.
• Prioritize and accommodate scheduling needs, considering the wishes and needs of authors, editors, and the sales and marketing team as appropriate (including revenue needs). Determine feasible publication dates; then ensure that original and current schedules are tracked and reported on regularly to all staff who need such information.
• Oversee revisions and maintain Guilford style guidelines and author guidelines for production, train staff and vendors on Guilford guidelines.
• Partner closely with acquisitions around shared insights into publishing plan, capacity planning, and collaboration around title challenges.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in book publishing, preferably in a variety of EDP roles.
• A minimum of 5 years of managerial experience is required, with proven capability for leading change and establishing new competencies.
• Excellent organizational skills, and a demonstrated ability to evaluate and design production processes and workflows for quality and efficiency.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to collaborate, with a commitment to problem solving.
• Understanding of the importance of quality while managing timelines.
• Ability to learn new skills and technologies.
• BS or BA degree is required.

Work Arrangements

This position is based out of our New York City office (near Penn Station in midtown Manhattan). This is not a remote work opportunity. After training and successful performance, this position may allow for a hybrid work schedule of on-site work and remote work, however, being available for in-office work initially during training and orientation, and on an ongoing basis going forward, is a key component of this position.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000 annually, with hiring salary dependent on skills and experience. Guilford’s comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision benefits as of hire; HRA and FSA arrangements; disability insurance; 401(k); 401(k) match; profit-sharing bonus; commuter pre-tax benefit; and professional development opportunities.

To Apply / Special Instructions

We strongly encourage candidates to send a cover letter along with their resume. In that cover letter we’d like for you to address why you want to work here and why you’re interested in this job. Your resume and cover letter can be emailed to the attention of Chris Doran at resume@guilford.com. In the email subject line, please include “Manager of EDP.”