Production Coordinator (Princeton, NJ Hybrid)

Overview

We are actively seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual to join our team as a Production Coordinator.  This position will primarily be responsible for purchasing displays and related printed material for promotional purposes in addition to overseeing manufacturing for various book formats.

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

Responsibilities

• Works with Production, Design, Marketing, Sales and outside vendors to purchase materials and manufacturing for book displays and related products for advertising and promotional purposes.
• Estimate costs, maintain schedule fidelity and issue purchase orders to vendors to ensure timely delivery of quality printed materials.
• Work with printers and binderies to purchase manufacturing of various book formats for Adult Trade and Children’s divisions.
• Assists supervisor with special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Mac/PC experience; MS office; reliable proficiency in Excel; proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; solid math aptitude
• Capacity to think and react gracefully in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and simultaneously complete multiple projects

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 $55,000. 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.