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Production Coordinator, Reprints
Candlewick Press Somerville, MA
$75k-98k (estimate)
Full Time | Preschool & Daycare 0 Months Ago
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Candlewick Press is Hiring a Remote Production Coordinator, Reprints

Candlewick Press seeks a motivated print production professional to join our talented team in the role of Production Coordinator, Reprints. This role handles the production of reprints of Candlewick-originated backlist picture book titles and Candlewick versions of Walker-originated picture book titles.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
  • Working closely with the Senior Production Manager, Reprints, the Finance department and the Inventory management team, the Production Coordinator will attend weekly reprint meetings, maintain our reprint schedule report, and keep accurate records of books ordered and received.
  • Liaise with our London office to traffic and oversee reprint production of Candlewick backlist titles as applicable.
  • Work diligently to achieve expectations regarding margin performance and identify areas of cost savings.
  • Prepare estimates, print instructions, purchase orders, shipping instructions, and shipping orders through company database.
  • Enter invoice instructions into company database for reprints after books are shipped.
  • Expediently review invoices, resolve any discrepancies, and approve for payment.
Required Skills and Experience:
  • A minimum of 2 years book production and print buying experience in a juvenile publishing environment with both 1-color and 4-color experience strongly preferred.
  • Proven experience with a history of success in effectively scheduling, trafficking and managing a list of titles.
  • 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.
This is a full-time position based in our Somerville, MA office (hybrid work arrangements are available for eligible roles). If you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please forward a cover letter and resume to careers@candlewick.com .
To Apply: submit a resume and cover letter via e-mail to careers@candlewick.com, referencing "Production Coordinator, Reprints"

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Preschool & Daycare

SALARY

$75k-98k (estimate)

POST DATE

05/26/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

06/07/2024

WEBSITE

candlewick.com

HEADQUARTERS

SOMERVILLE, MA

SIZE

200 - 500

FOUNDED

1991

CEO

KAYLA LANDRY

REVENUE

$10M - $50M

INDUSTRY

Preschool & Daycare

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About Candlewick Press

Candlewick Press, based in Somerville, Massachusetts, publishes outstanding childrens books for readers of all ages. How have we done it? By publishing only those books we believe in, only those books that speak to children, and only those that have both words and art of the highest quality. Why do we care so much? As part of Walker Books Group, Candlewick Press enjoys a unique ownership structure which includes more than 75 of the employees in our US office, staff in our UK and AUS offices, plus more than 150 authors and illustrators. Our independence and passion translates into the highest-q...uality books possible for you, our discriminating readers -- the teachers, librarians, parents, and of course, children of all ages -- who have learned to expect a truly wonderful book wherever the Candlewick logo appears. Our imprints include: Templar Nosy Crow Big Picture Press Candlewick Entertainment Candlewick Studio Our divisions include: Walker Books US More
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