Production Assistant (POD/Reprints)

MIT • Cambridge, MA

17h

About The Position

The Production Assistant (POD/Reprints) in the Office of the Executive Vice President is responsible for coordinating the placement of backlist titles into our print-on-demand platform and assisting with various reprints.

Requirements

• High school diploma or its equivalent
• Three years of administrative experience
• Good organizational and verbal and written communication skills
• An interest in publishing (specifically Production)
• Basic competence in grammar, spelling, and math
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment
• Excellent organizational skills and superb attention to detail
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s/bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Excel)
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to edit in PDFs
• Experience in a book publishing environment
• Familiarity with InDesign
• Knowledge of book printing
• Familiarity with Bibliosuite
• Familiarity with InDesign
• Familiarity with PitStop Pro

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the placement of backlist titles into our print-on-demand platform
• Assisting with various reprints

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED