Book Production Specialist #PP

Book Production Specialist 1389478 #PP

A leading university is seeking a Book Production Specialist. The successful candidate will support all stages of book and publication production for our institution's press, from manuscript receipt to final print and/or electronic release, and serve as the primary contact for authors and staff throughout the production process. The ideal candidate loves books, public policy, and archival material. Areas emphasized are economics, national security, education, energy and the environment, healthcare, history, law and regulation, and political philosophy. The company offers a great work environment!

Book Production Specialist Pay and Benefits:

• Hourly pay: $40/hr
• Worksite: Leading university (Stanford, CA 94305, Hybrid - Must be 3 days onsite)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
• 40 hours/week, 3 Month Assignment

Book Production Specialist Responsibilities:

• Handle production of print and digital projects, including books, reports, essays, and reprints, from manuscript to page proofs to print/digital product launches.
• Collaborate with the institution's fellows and staff to understand content requirements and target audience needs, adapting processes and formats as necessary.
• Hire and supervise the work of composition vendors, freelance cover designers, proofreaders, and indexers. Oversee the print and digital production process, ensuring the timely execution of tasks. Review proofs of all components throughout the production process, including evaluation and transfer of author and proofreader corrections, and bluelines.
• Oversee cover and interior text and figure design and composition, both bespoke and templated. Manage templates and provide creative direction for new products, covers, and templates, ensuring alignment with institutional standards, branding, and series style.
• Execute title management tasks, including title submissions to the distributor, file transmission to the web team, digital ARC creation, ebook creation, permissions advising and research, and CIP applications.
• Design and/or coordinate production of special projects and ancillary marketing/publicity materials.
• Liaise with printers to schedule and budget print runs, and address prepress concerns for print products.

Book Production Specialist Qualifications:

• 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• In-depth knowledge of all phases of book production, including copyediting, project management, the rudiments of art and design, traditional and digital printing, and ebook conversion, including a basic understanding of accessibility best practices.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
• Expertise in overseeing complex production processes with exceptional attention to detail while adhering to schedules and budgets.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style, 17th and 18th editions, as well as experience with house style sheets.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external book publication/production partners to ensure publication deadlines are met.

Shift:

• Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.