• 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.

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