Production Controller – 8 month FTC
Job Type : Permanent, Contract, Full Time
Salary :
Have you worked in book production and are available to take on an exciting new role for the next few months? We are working with a lovely publisher of trade books (a mix of genre fiction, literary fiction and non fiction) who wish to appoint a Production Controller for a FTC cover until February 2024.
Based in their London office 2 days a week, you will be looking after:
Managing the front list titles for a commercial imprint
Monitoring timely delivery of all incoming materials in line with manufacturing schedules
Liaising with freelancers, booking typesetters, external copyeditors and proofreaders
Updating Biblio to ensure pre-press dates are kept to and updating statuses to reflect all stages of production
Managing print from delivery of files to delivery to warehouse
Evaluating costs for acquisitions, rights and special sales as needed
Preparing P&L's
This is a hands-on production role that will see you working on gorgeous books, and it will suit someone with solid knowledge of book production (including handling manufacturing and ordering typesetting) and proficiency of Biblio.
For a full description of the role, please send your CV with a brief paragraph outlining your relevant skills.
Closing Date: Early applications may be prioritised.
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