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Production Assistant (Princeton, NJ Hybrid)

HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins Publishers Salary
Princeton, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2026
We are actively seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual to join our team as a Production Assistant. This position will be responsible for the production of simple frontlist children’s titles in hardcover and paperback editions, print and digital formats.

Responsibilities

  • Work with vendors to create and maintain title-specific schedules.
  • Coordinate all phases of production between internal departments and outside vendors.
  • Issue Purchase Orders for new books, inclusive, but not limited to, printing, binding, components, sales materials, and ebooks.
  • Prepare estimates for acquisition and final production.
  • Quality Control all products and samples.
  • Provide administrative support to director.
  • Assist with special projects as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Mac/PC experience; MS office; proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Capacity to think and react gracefully in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
  • Ability to multi-task and simultaneously complete multiple projects

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 $52,500. 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.

HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at TalentManagement@harpercollins.com . Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.

Salary : $52,500

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