Crown Publishing Group is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Senior Production Associate to join our one-color book team. In this role, you’ll be managing the complete book production process from layouts to archiving final files and manufacturing.     

 

Crown is the flagship imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, which is home to authors such as Barack and Michelle Obama, Matthew McConaughey, Erik Larson, Liane Moriarity and Chris Whitaker. The production team works closely with managing editorial, production editorial, designers, editors, and outside vendors to carefully bring each project to fruition.

 

This role reports to the Associate Production Director, whose team handles titles for several imprints within Crown including Crown Trade, Crown Currency and Storehouse Voices.    

 

Specific responsibilities include:  

 

Cost estimating, including multiple options for a variety of effects and book formats   Entering and maintaining book specifications in SAP   Creating book schedules and maintaining dates in Filemaker Pro   Daily communication with vendors and suppliers   Preflighting of interior and component files in Acrobat   Sending files to outside compositors   Reviewing proofs for 1/c book interiors and 1/c and 4/c inserts  Issuing prepress and manufacturing purchase orders and approving invoices   Archiving final print files and quality control of printed books 

   

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:   

 

Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant book production experience.   Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time and to effectively problem solve.   Knowledge of prepress, color correction, printing, binding, and special effects.   Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills   Proficient basic math skills to accurately complete book cost estimates   Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office   Familiarity with SAP and Filemaker Pro a plus  

 

This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities, 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 salary for this position is $61,000.  All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results. 

 

 Please apply by February 25th using our online application process, and please include your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements.  

 

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.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.<http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/>

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

 

 

Company: Penguin Random House LLC 

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: New York 

City: New York 

Postal Code: NY 

Job ID: 277543