$73K - 104K a year
Manage full book development cycles including coordinating stakeholders, maintaining schedules and budgets, providing editorial support, and troubleshooting production issues.
Experience in publishing project management, strong organizational and scheduling skills, budget management, familiarity with editorial standards, excellent communication, and ability to work remotely.
We are hiring a Project Manager / Managing Editor / Production Editor on a contract basis. This is a fully remote, ongoing contractor relationship with flexible hours that will fluctuate depending on project load. The role is central to our publishing process. You will manage multiple book projects from idea to publication, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are consistently met. Responsibilities • Manage the full book development cycle, from concept through publication. • Coordinate authors, editors, designers, proofreaders, and other stakeholders. • Develop and maintain project schedules to ensure timely delivery. • Track project budgets and resources. • Provide light editorial support, including manuscript review and style/quality checks. • Troubleshoot production issues and keep projects on track. • Ensure smooth communication across all parties in the publishing process. Qualifications • Proven experience in publishing project management (titles such as Managing Editor, Production Editor, or Editorial Project Manager are highly relevant). • Strong organizational and scheduling skills. • Experience managing budgets and multiple simultaneous projects. • Familiarity with editorial standards and workflows. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. • Self-directed, reliable, and comfortable working remotely. Compensation • Commensurate with experience About Us ClydeBank Media is an independent publisher focused on creating clear, accessible, and actionable Quick Start Guides across a wide range of subjects. Job Type: Contract Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour Expected hours: 5 – 25 per week Benefits: • Flexible schedule Work Location: Remote
This job posting was last updated on 8/30/2025