Bertelsmann
Book Production Assistant, Random House (Open to Remote)
PayCompetitive
LocationNew York/New York
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 263458
Employer is seeking a highly motivated Book Production Assistant to join our team. As a leader in the publishing industry, Employer offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can make a significant impact. If you are passionate about books and are eager to contribute to the production process, we invite you to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Archive and retrieve digital assets, and transmit materials for e-book production.
- Manage promotional materials, including coordinating schedules, estimating costs, creating covers, purchasing, tracking materials, and reviewing invoices.
- Update data in our databases and 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.
- Learn how to produce paperback books with training.
Requirements:
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and schedule tasks.
- Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Problem-solving skills and ability to propose solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Interest in expanding skills through available training in Adobe Creative Suite.
- Basic math skills.
- Experience in book production is a plus, but not required.
Additional Information:
- The salary for this position is $48,000.
- Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.
- Penguin Random House is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in employment.About the company
Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company that operates in about 50 countries around the world. It includes the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato, the Bertelsmann Printing Group, the Bertelsmann Education Group and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds.