Production Coordinator (Journals Design & Production)

Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD

2d • $50,502 - $88,337 • Hybrid

About The Position

Johns Hopkins University Press seeks a Production Coordinator for its Journals Design and Production department. The role works closely with publishing operations and journal editors in the United States and abroad to ensure that content and products are produced on schedule, within budget, according to product specifications and JHUP quality expectations, and in keeping with industry accessibility and data standards. The coordinator manages a portfolio of projects and is the key contact for that portfolio, coordinating files and materials among internal and external stakeholders, monitoring and updating schedules, providing vendor instructions, confirming project specifications, and issuing purchase orders as applicable.

The Journals Division publishes more than 100 titles each year in print and electronic formats. The Production Coordinator joins a team committed to providing global access, impact, and influence for published scholarship and to developing innovative ideas, technologies, and trusted knowledge. The Press describes its organizational culture as grounded in dignity, diversity, equity, inclusion, and access, and welcomes people from all backgrounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One year of experience in the print and/or digital publishing industry.
• Experience working with EPUBs, XML, and PDFs.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, subject to the JHU equivalency formula.
• Familiarity with publishing technologies such as Adobe Creative Suite and current versions of EPUB and XML.
• Familiarity with database-driven applications such as Airtable or FileMaker, and content management systems or digital asset management systems.
• Familiarity with publishing metadata standards such as ISSN, BISAC, LCSH, MARC21, and ONIX.
• Familiarity with digital publishing accessibility standards such as EAA and WCAG.

Nice To Haves

• Prior print production experience is strongly preferred.
• One year of experience in scholarly, trade, or another branch of the publishing industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor schedules, update databases, and ensure production deliverables are accurate so projects remain timely and on budget.
• Communicate regularly with project stakeholders and serve as the primary contact for production-related inquiries, issues, and needs.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external vendors, handle routine issues, and escalate complex or sensitive matters as appropriate.
• Participate in creating, collecting, and distributing current documentation on departmental standards, specifications, and workflows.
• Develop educational materials and webinars based on departmental documentation for onboarding and training.
• Manage resources for daily tasks needed to meet deadlines.
• Identify and increase automation opportunities at all levels.
• Incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and access principles into all aspects of the work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level