Production Coordinator - Temporary

Requirements

• Job Overview
• Additional duties include, but are not limited to:
• Evaluate manuscripts before and after transmittal.
• Track projects that are managed by our production partner, Westchester Publishing Services, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Identify cover designers for each title and manage process, ensuring covers are received on-time and within budget.
• Submit requests for printer bids, evaluating fit and budget and then selecting appropriate printer for each project.
• Manage vendor invoices, routing them through GU payment paths.
• Regular communication with internal stakeholders about production status and any issues or changes in expectations that occur, including regular project updates to database.
• Manage files, including archiving and filing finished print-ready files and logging final invoice amounts.
• Manage two paid student interns.
• Work Interactions
• The Production Coordinator works closely with acquisitions editors.
• Requirements and Qualifications
• Required:
• BA degree.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in book publishing, preferably working in production.
• Superior attention to detail, knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style, and mastery of English.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office; working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (especially Acrobat, Photoshop, and InDesign).
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate equally well with vendors, colleagues, and academics.
• Preferred:
• Editing certificate or 1-2 years of related work experience.
• Project management experience.
• Fluency with Mac and PC, prior experience using a database.
• Work Mode Designation
• Pay Range
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• Submission Guidelines:
• Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
• Need Assistance:
• Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website .
• EEO Statement:
• GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits

Additional Information

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

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