What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Assistant (POD/Reprints) position at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Posting Description
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT (POD/REPRINTS), Office of Executive Vice President , is responsible for coordinating the placement of backlist titles into our print-on-demand platform and assisting with various reprints.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED : High school diploma or its equivalent; three years of administrative experience; good organizational and verbal and written communication skills; an interest in publishing (specifically Production); and basic competence in grammar, spelling, and math; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment; excellent organizational skills and superb attention to detail; proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team; and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. PREFERRED: Associate’s/bachelor’s degree in a related field and proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Excel), Adobe Acrobat, and ability to edit in PDFs; experience in a book publishing environment, familiarity with InDesign, and knowledge of book printing; or familiarity with Bibliosuite, InDesign and/or PitStop Pro.
10/8/2026
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT (POD/REPRINTS), Office of Executive Vice President , is responsible for coordinating the placement of backlist titles into our print-on-demand platform and assisting with various reprints.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED : High school diploma or its equivalent; three years of administrative experience; good organizational and verbal and written communication skills; an interest in publishing (specifically Production); and basic competence in grammar, spelling, and math; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment; excellent organizational skills and superb attention to detail; proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team; and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. PREFERRED: Associate’s/bachelor’s degree in a related field and proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Excel), Adobe Acrobat, and ability to edit in PDFs; experience in a book publishing environment, familiarity with InDesign, and knowledge of book printing; or familiarity with Bibliosuite, InDesign and/or PitStop Pro.
10/8/2026