Project Manager, Books

CJK Group, Inc.•Glen Allen, VA

About The Position

The Project Manager, Books, manages publications from manuscript through the production process to final print-ready and digital delivery. The role works with publishers, authors, editorial professionals, composition teams, and freelance specialists to coordinate schedules, workflows, files, communications, and issue resolution throughout production. The position also participates in and manages planning, design, launch, and status meetings, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience.
At least 3 years of editorial project management experience.
In-depth understanding of the publishing production process.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to follow directions, exercise good judgment, and maintain attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Work directly with publishers, authors, the composition team, and freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers to manage publications.
Create and track schedules.
Review copyedited manuscripts.
Resolve author queries.
Combine and check corrections.
Create and submit weekly customer status reports, including schedule updates with actual dates for completed work and revised dates for upcoming stages as appropriate.
Create art logs and book maps, and manage files.
Participate in and manage preplanning, early design, design review, launch, and status meetings.
Communicate with everyone involved in the production process.
Coordinate resolution of outstanding issues and activities directly with publisher-specific staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.