Book Production & Publishing Project Manager

Tweddle Group; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tweddle Group in the United States (Virginia) is seeking a Project Manager, Books, to guide publications from manuscript through production to final print-ready and digital deliveries.

The role collaborates with publishers, authors, and editorial teams, managing schedules, workflows, and communications across the publishing process. Strong editing project management background and detail-oriented, fast-paced work style are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (education requirement).
• 3+ years of editorial project management experience.
• In-depth understanding of the publishing production process.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manages publications from manuscript through production to final print-ready and digital deliveries.
• Creates and tracks schedules for projects.
• Reviews copyedited manuscripts and coordinates corrections.
• Creates art logs and book maps and manages files.
• Prepares weekly status reports for customers with schedule updates.
• Participates in preplanning, design reviews, launches, and status meetings.
• Communicates with all stakeholders involved in the production process.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Independent work

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Tweddle Group in the United States (Virginia) is seeking a Project Manager, Books, to guide publications from manuscript through production to final print-ready and digital deliveries.

The role collaborates with publishers, authors, and editorial teams, managing schedules, workflows, and communications across the publishing process. Strong editing project management background and detail-oriented, fast-paced work style are essential.