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| Title: | Production Assistant |
| Description: | Candlewick Press, a leading publisher of books for children located in Somerville, MA, seeks a Production Assistant to join our talented team. The production assistant will handle production for Candlewick frontlist versions of Walker-originated titles, and other title formats as assigned as well as oversee the circing, manufacturing, and distribution of lithos, and assist and support the production and manufacturing team with a variety of administrative tasks.
Responsibilities include: • Liaise with London office, traffic and oversee production of Candlewick frontlist versions of Walker-originated titles as assigned. • Generate Excel spreadsheet P&Ls for assigned titles for sales conference and PCO report. • Prepare print instructions through company database for assigned titles. • Review, circulate and track proofs for corrections/approval for assigned titles. • Receive, approve and distribute advances for assigned titles. • Attend meetings as necessary to determine types of sales materials needed for each title. • Monitor front list schedules for availability of files for litho production of Candlewick-originated picture books as required. Request competitive quotations from vendors; prepare cost estimates for approval and purchase orders; and receive and review litho advances. • Maintain schedule for sales materials and assist Production Controller in coordination of all sales materials needs. • Support Production Department staff by preparing documents as needed, opening packages and distributing proofs, collating color bar proofs, circulating printer proofs for frontlist titles, and distributing advances and galleys. • Assist in quoting overseas freight costs and issuing ship orders to freight forwarders for imprints and reprints as needed. • Enter invoice instructions for the production team, including reprints. • Distribute reprint author/illustrator advances copies. • Assist production team by issuing quote requests and generate Excel spreadsheet P&Ls as needed. • Maintain the book archive cabinets and our titles in storage as well as other filing for the production team |
| Requirements: | • A minimum of 1 year in a book production and print buying environment is preferred but not required.
• Ideal candidate will have a basic understanding of print purchasing including estimating, scheduling, prepress, paper, and binding. • Must be proactive, detail-oriented, and possess excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Able to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and efficiently and deal with issues diplomatically and tactfully. |
| Company: | CANDLEWICK PRESS |
| Location: | Somerville, MA |
| How To Apply For This Job: | This is full-time position. While we are mainly working remotely due to COVID, this role will eventually be based in our Somerville, MA office. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including medical, dental, life and ltd insurance; flex spending and 401k plans, voluntary benefits, generous paid time off and much more! If you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please forward a resume and cover letter to careers@candlewick.com |
| Date Posted: | 2/18/2022 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
