Book Production Assistant, Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

Job Description

Book Production Assistant, Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

Book Production at Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group seeks a Book Production Assistant to join the team. The Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group is a storied leader in commercial and literary publishing and home to some of the most iconic authors in the world, including Nobel Laureates Toni Morrison, Kazuo Ishiguro, and Alice Munro; Prize-winners Robert Caro, Joan Didion, Yaa Gyasi, Jhumpa Lahiri, Cormac McCarthy, Michael Ondaatje, Tommy Orange, Patti Smith, Anne Tyler, and Colson Whitehead; and global bestsellers Dan Brown, John Grisham, Erin Morgenstern, and Jo Nesbo. Reporting to a senior department member, the assistant will provide administrative support to the production team.

The Knopf production department is responsible for producing mass-market, trade paperback, and hardcover books for a diverse set of imprints. This role involves tracking book materials among in-house departments and vendors, maintaining schedules, generating cost estimates, archiving digital assets, and purchasing promotional materials.
Our ideal candidate is highly motivated, enthusiastic about publishing, and enjoys reading broadly and often. We are looking for a detail-oriented, meticulous self-starter who loves books of all types and is invested in the process of bringing them to a wide readership, has strong writing and analytical skills, communicates clearly , is comfortable asking for help when needed, and wants to be an active participant on a collaborative team. If you can handle the details of immediately urgent tasks but also remember to step back, consider the big picture, and adjust your strategy when needed, you'll assume greater production responsibilities over time.

For consideration, please apply by January 1, 2024, by using our ATS system and include your cover letter and resume.

The position of production assistant at Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities, which include but are not limited to color-correcting proofs, reviewing samples, using Epson proofers, and in-office training. We will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway, which includes the tri-state area (NJ, CT, & PA).

The Role:
• Under minimal supervision, archive and retrieve digital assets, and transmit materials for e-book production.
• Manage promotional materials, which includes coordinating schedules, estimating costs, creating covers, purchasing, tracking materials and reviewing invoices
• Update data in our FileMaker Pro and SAP databases; compile and distribute various reports
• Provide general administrative support to the Production team, including attending department meetings, recording and posting meeting notes, sending packages, and watermarking PDF files for internal distribution
• With training, will learn how to produce paperback books

The Essentials:
• Ability to manage multiple projects and schedule tasks effectively.
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to work and learn independently as well as part of a team
• Capacity for anticipating problems and proposing solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with enthusiasm
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Interest in expanding skills through available training in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Acrobat Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, and Bridge), a plus
• Basic math skills
• Experience in book production is a plus but not required to succeed in this role-we value an organized and passionate team player with a strong interest in printed books.

The salary for this position is $48,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each
open position . The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications .

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC

Country: United States of America

State/Region: New York

City: New York

Postal Code: 92553

Job ID: 265132

Date:

Dec 14, 2023

Location:

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2b7q5-3-144-193-1-42 in your application.