Associate Manager, Production

Job Description

Associate Manager, Production - (Hybrid)

Random House Children's Books is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Associate Manager to join our Brands and Licenses book team. In this role, you'll be managing the complete book production process from release of layout files to warehouse delivery and archiving final files. If you enjoy working on a variety of children's book formats including picture books, novelty books, and chapter books in a creative and team-oriented environment, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss!

The Random House Children's Book production department is filled with talented individuals who are passionate about making high-quality children's books. We work closely with editors and designers to carefully bring each project to fruition. This role reports to the Production Director for Brands and Licenses, whose team handles titles for several imprints within Random House Children's Books, including Golden Books, Random House BFYR, Random House/Disney, Bright Matter Books, and The Princeton Review, and iconic brands such as Dr. Seuss, Little Golden Books, and Richard Scarry.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Consulting with Publishing group to develop the specifications for individual titles
• Cost estimating, including multiple options for a variety of book formats
• Entering and maintaining book specifications in SAP
• Creating book schedules and maintaining dates in Filemaker Pro
• Daily communication with both domestic and overseas suppliers
• Preflighting of interior and component files in InDesign and Acrobat
• Sending files to outside prepress houses/printers and trafficking and color review of all proof passes
• Issuing prepress and manufacturing purchase orders and approving invoices
• Archiving of final print files in-house as well as managing and sending archive files to licensors

Requirements:
• Minimum of 5 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

The salary for this position is $63,000. 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).

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5vkwz-3-21-105-134-42 in your application.