Publishing Executive - Arabic Speaker

INDEX Holding; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

INDEX Holding in Dubai is seeking a Publishing Executive to coordinate the end-to-end publishing process, from content development and production to printing, delivery, and promotion. You will act as the main coordinator between authors, clients, internal creative and marketing teams, printers, and suppliers to ensure every publication meets required quality, timeline, and budget.

The role supports day-to-day operations and growth of the publishing house, including marketing and promotion of its

Responsibilities

• Coordinate book projects from concept and manuscript submission through editing, design, production, and final publication.
• Follow up with authors and relevant teams on content, revisions, approvals, and required materials.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and authors throughout the publishing process.
• Coordinate with editors, designers, and other creative resources to ensure publications meet the required standards.
• Source and coordinate with printers, production companies, and other suppliers; obtain quotations and ensure timely delivery.
• Develop and maintain project timelines; track deliverables and deadlines; identify delays and coordinate solutions.

Job description

The Publishing Executive is responsible for coordinating the end-to-end publishing process, from content development and production to printing, delivery, and promotion. The role acts as the main coordination point between authors, clients, internal creative and marketing teams, printers, and suppliers to ensure each publication is delivered to the required quality, timeline, and budget.

• The role also supports the day-to-day operations and growth of the publishing house, including the marketing and promotion of the publishing house and its publications.
• Coordinate book projects from concept and manuscript submission through editing, design, production, and final publication.
• Follow up with authors and relevant teams on content, revisions, approvals, and required materials. Ensure content and publication requirements are properly documented and communicated.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and authors throughout the publishing process. Understand project requirements, communicate timelines and deliverables, coordinate approvals, and provide regular project updates.
• Coordinate with editors, designers, and other creative resources to ensure publications meet the required creative and production standards. Review layouts, proofs, samples, and final materials before production.
• Source and coordinate with printers, production companies, and other suppliers. Obtain and compare quotations, coordinate samples and specifications, follow up on production, and ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Develop and maintain project timelines for each publication. Track deliverables, approvals, production stages, and deadlines. Identify potential delays and coordinate solutions to keep projects on schedule.
• Coordinate with the marketing, PR, and social media teams on the promotion of the publishing house, authors, books, and new releases. Provide relevant content and information required for campaigns and support book launches, promotional activities, events, and other initiatives.
• Support the overall day-to-day operations of the publishing house. Maintain organized records of projects, suppliers, quotations, publications, and production information. Support the development of processes and workflows as the publishing business grows.