Reprint Production Associate (Princeton, NJ Hybrid)

Overview

HarperCollins Publishers is currently seeking a Production Associate to assist the Reprint Production department in daily tasks related to the reprinting of backlist titles. The Associate will be responsible for issuing purchase orders, achieving optimal pricing, maintaining schedule fidelity, and overseeing the reprint production lifecycle for both Adult and Children’s titles. The Associate will also be in charge of managing the reprint correction process in collaboration with the Design and Editorial departments. This is a high volume and fast-paced position. It is a great opportunity for a self-starter who wishes to learn about making books, both print and digital.

This role follows a hybrid schedule, requiring onsite presence 3 days per week at our office at 777 Scudders Mill Road, Plainsboro, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Assist department and Director with various projects.
• Issue Purchase Orders to outside printers and binderies for manufacturing of both Adult and Children’s titles.
• Liase with Inventory Management, outside vendors, and other key stakeholders to accurately manufacture and deliver finished goods in a timely fashion.
• Coordinate with Editorial and Design to accurately and timely complete text and component revisions.
• Prepare and traffic production files, ensuring all materials meet printer specifications and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues as they arise
• Manage daily reports and schedule updates for key titles.
• Send active Children’s books for safety testing and maintains relevant reports.

Qualifications

• College Degree or equivalent work experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work and communicate across internal departments and external vendors
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Prior publishing experience a plus, but not required

HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books.  When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. That’s why cover letters are strongly preferred.

The salary for this position is $60,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.  

In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.     

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.

HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at TalentManagement@harpercollins.com. Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.