Macmillan
Associate Manager, Production (Contractor)
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Macmillan To help manage first print list for a main publishing division, approx. 100 titles per year. This will include preparing preliminary and final cost estimates for each title. Work with Managing Editorial on production schedules, purchase orders for book components, text printing and binding. Traffic production materials and work closely with in-house departments and vendors to ensure schedules are maintained. Responsible for quality control throughout the process. Major Responsibilities
Issue purchase orders to vendors for composition, book components, galleys, and manufacturing. Communicate paper requirements and review paper specs in a timely manner with paper manager. Review and route production materials among Interior Design, Jacket Design, Managing Editorial, Production Editorial, and vendors. Communicate with text designers, production editors, managing editors, jacket designers, other in-house departments and vendors as needed as it concerns schedules, query solutions and issues impacting budget and quality. Make recommendations in response to changed circumstances. Required Skills / Knowledge
Excellent knowledge of all facets of book production and manufacturing with basic understandings of overall business of publishing and how production issues affect the success of a publishing company. Ability to prioritze. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in work. Works collaboratively with others in a professional manner. Able to adapt to schedule changes, delays and unexpected events. Anticipates, identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Experience Needed
At least 3 years of book production experience. Must be highly organized and detail minded. College Degree Book Printing/Production or equivalent work experience. This role will have an hourly salary of $34/hour and the finalist will be hired through a third party vendor, Noor. About Macmillan and Equal Opportunity
Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, family status, economic background and status, geographical background and perspective. The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC.
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Associate Manager, Production (Contractor)
role at
Macmillan To help manage first print list for a main publishing division, approx. 100 titles per year. This will include preparing preliminary and final cost estimates for each title. Work with Managing Editorial on production schedules, purchase orders for book components, text printing and binding. Traffic production materials and work closely with in-house departments and vendors to ensure schedules are maintained. Responsible for quality control throughout the process. Major Responsibilities
Issue purchase orders to vendors for composition, book components, galleys, and manufacturing. Communicate paper requirements and review paper specs in a timely manner with paper manager. Review and route production materials among Interior Design, Jacket Design, Managing Editorial, Production Editorial, and vendors. Communicate with text designers, production editors, managing editors, jacket designers, other in-house departments and vendors as needed as it concerns schedules, query solutions and issues impacting budget and quality. Make recommendations in response to changed circumstances. Required Skills / Knowledge
Excellent knowledge of all facets of book production and manufacturing with basic understandings of overall business of publishing and how production issues affect the success of a publishing company. Ability to prioritze. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in work. Works collaboratively with others in a professional manner. Able to adapt to schedule changes, delays and unexpected events. Anticipates, identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Experience Needed
At least 3 years of book production experience. Must be highly organized and detail minded. College Degree Book Printing/Production or equivalent work experience. This role will have an hourly salary of $34/hour and the finalist will be hired through a third party vendor, Noor. About Macmillan and Equal Opportunity
Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, family status, economic background and status, geographical background and perspective. The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC.
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