Also called: Managing Editor (Publishing)
Manages a book's schedule from manuscript through printing.
A production editor schedules copyedits, typesetting, and proof reviews so a book is ready for the printer on time. They juggle dozens of books at different stages at the same time.
Approximate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. A bachelor's in English or communications, then a couple of years as an editorial or production assistant at a publisher.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: English.
Shrinking (about -3% over 10 years). Editors declining.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI typesetting and workflow tools automate much scheduling and checking, cutting staff.
Classes: English, Computer applications, Business, Art.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3041.
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