Production Assistant (Princeton, NJ Hybrid)

HarperCollins Publishers • South Brunswick, NJ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are actively seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual to join our team as a Production Assistant. This position will be responsible for the production of simple frontlist children’s titles in hardcover and paperback editions, print and digital formats.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Mac/PC experience; MS office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capacity to think and react gracefully in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and simultaneously complete multiple projects

Nice To Haves

• proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is a plus

Responsibilities

• Work with vendors to create and maintain title-specific schedules.
• Coordinate all phases of production between internal departments and outside vendors.
• Issue Purchase Orders for new books, inclusive, but not limited to, printing, binding, components, sales materials, and ebooks.
• Prepare estimates for acquisition and final production.
• Quality Control all products and samples.
• Provide administrative support to director.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Benefits

• comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
• variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits
• elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees