Associate Publishing Operations Coordinator

USP; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

USP is seeking an Associate Production Coordinator to support the planning, coordination, and execution of publication production activities for print and digital products. You will work closely with Production Coordinators and cross-functional stakeholders to maintain schedules, monitor workflows, and ensure timely, high-quality publication delivery.

In this role, you will collaborate with editorial, scientific, digital publishing, and vendor teams to resolve issues, review deliverables and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Publishing, English, Information Management, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in publication production, project coordination, content management, or related operational role.

Responsibilities

• Supports Production Coordinators in managing publication production workflows to ensure timely delivery of high-quality print and digital products.
• Maintains and updates production schedules, project tracking tools, and workflow management systems, providing status updates and reporting on assigned projects.
• Coordinates the routing of content, files, proofs, and other production materials through established workflows, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Collaborates with editorial, scientific, digital publishing, and external vendor teams to facilitate effective communication and resolve routine production issues.
• Reviews production deliverables, corrections, and metadata for accuracy and completeness, helping to identify and resolve discrepancies before publication.
• Supports the administration and optimization of production tools, content management systems, and workflow technologies while identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Assists with vendor coordination, purchase orders, documentation, and other production-related administrative activities to support successful project execution.
• Serves as a secondary point of contact for assigned publications and production activities, providing operational support and continuity as needed and performing other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Publication production

Project coordination

Content management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/Publishing/English/Information Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

MS Project

SharePoint

JIRA

Job description

USP is seeking an Associate Production Coordinator to support the planning, coordination, and execution of publication production activities for print and digital products. You will work closely with Production Coordinators and cross-functional stakeholders to maintain schedules, monitor workflows, and ensure timely, high-quality publication delivery.

In this role, you will collaborate with editorial, scientific, digital publishing, and vendor teams to resolve issues, review deliverables and