Book Production Manager

Job Description :

• Managing the complete lifecycle of book projects — from manuscript receipt to final print and / or digital release.
• Creating and maintaining project timelines , ensuring all editorial, design, production, and marketing tasks are completed on schedule.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams (editorial, design, production, marketing, sales) to ensure smooth workflow and timely decision-making.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for authors, freelancers, illustrators, and external vendors.
• Overseeing editorial processes , including editing, proofreading, copyediting, and quality reviews.
• Tracking design and typesetting stages , ensuring layouts, illustrations, and cover designs meet brand and quality standards.
• Managing vendor interactions , including printers, translators, typesetters, and other service providers.
• Monitoring project budgets , invoices, and cost approvals.
• Reviewing proofs and coordinating correction cycles until files are approved for printing or digital conversion.
• Identifying risks and bottlenecks , proposing solutions, and ensuring projects stay on track.
• Ensuring compliance with publishing standards , file formats, style guides, and production specifications.
• Maintaining accurate project documentation , reports, and tracking sheets.
• Supporting the marketing team with assets , metadata, schedules, and promotional timelines.
• Driving process improvements to enhance efficiency across the publishing workflow.

Salary : upto 250K / year.