Penguin Random House - New York, NY
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Hybrid - New York, NY
251-500 employees
Educational Services
About the position
The Associate Book Production Manager at Random House Children's Books is responsible for overseeing the complete book production process, from the release of layout files to the delivery and archiving of final files. This role involves collaboration with editors and designers to produce high-quality children's books across various formats, including picture books and chapter books, in a creative and team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Consulting with Publishing group to develop the specifications for individual titles
- Cost estimating, including multiple options for a variety of book formats
- Entering and maintaining book specifications in SAP
- Creating book schedules and maintaining dates in Filemaker Pro
- Daily communication with both domestic and overseas suppliers
- Preflighting of interior and component files in InDesign and Acrobat
- Sending files to outside prepress houses/printers and trafficking and color review of all proof passes
- Issuing prepress and manufacturing purchase orders and approving invoices
- Archiving of final print files in-house as well as managing and sending archive files to licensors
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant book production experience
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time and to effectively problem solve
- Knowledge of prepress, color correction printing, binding, and special effects
- Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills
- Proficient basic math skills to accurately complete book cost estimates
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with SAP and Filemaker Pro a plus
Benefits
- Medical/Prescription drug insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Educational Assistance
- Generous paid time off
