We are currently seeking a creative and motivated Production Assistant to join the HarperCollins Production team in the Princeton, NJ office.  (Hybrid.  Up to three days per week in office) 

In this role, the Production Assistant will support HarperCollins publishing from transmittal to release to printer.

• Assist with the shepherding of projects through from manuscript to bound books
• Act as liaison between all departments
  • Collaborating with editorial, design, and production departments on various tasks
• Assist with setting schedules to coordinate proofreading and design of the entire book project
• Estimate costs and finalize purchase orders for each component of a bound book
• Traffic materials digitally and by mail.
• Enter data related to book specifications

• Must have the ability to manage projects and prioritize tight book schedules as needed
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management
• College-level understanding of and use of the English language
• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to set priorities under pressure
• Proficient with Microsoft Word

HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books.  When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. That’s why cover letters are strongly preferred.

The salary for this position is $50,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.  

In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.     

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.