Production Coordinator/Controller - contract

At Penguin Random House New Zealand, we are powered by our people. As the world’s largest trade book publisher, we publish books that matter, from future classics to cherished favourites. Our team is dedicated to creating stories that entertain, educate and inspire. We strive to be the best home for our authors and people, and the most service-oriented partner for our customers.

We have an opportunity for Production Coordinator or Controller to join our team in North Sydney office in parental leave contract role. Reporting to the Production Manager – Adults, NZ and BD, you will play an integral part in the production process of books and reprints.

What you will do

• Manage the book production processes, ensuring titles are delivered to budget, deadlines and agreed quality levels

• Creation and processing out of layout files and PDFs. Distribution of files to project editors and signing off material for print

• Obtain quotes and negotiate with printers for non-grid titles to ensure best possible price and quality

• Work across Adult, NZ and Business Development lists, on both print and ebook as well as reprints and POD as needed

• Provide creative input and guidance to the supported publishing divisions

• Managing both hard copy and digital archives , recalling files when needed

• Updating of bibliographic system as required

What you will bring

• Previous production, publishing or design experience

• Familiarity with Macintosh environment, including good working knowledge of the Adobe suite.

• Curiosity and possess organisational and numeracy skills

• Deadline driven and able to manage competing priorities

• Attention to detail and able to work both independently and as a part of a team