Junior eBook Production Specialist

Kdp digital publishers

United States

On-site

USD 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Professional development
Cross-functional collaboration
Diverse publishing projects

Job summary

Kinetic Digital Publishers is seeking a detail-oriented Junior eBook Production Specialist to support manuscript preparation, digital formatting, and quality assurance across publishing projects. You will collaborate with authors, editors, designers, and project managers to ensure compliant files for platforms such as Kindle Direct Publishing.

Applicants should have strong written English, familiarity with Word/Docs, and an interest in publishing workflows.

Qualifications

  • Strong written English and attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
  • Basic understanding of document formatting and digital publishing.
  • Knowledge of EPUB, PDF, and eBook production workflows is an advantage.
  • Familiarity with Amazon KDP or other publishing platforms is preferred.
  • Experience with Adobe InDesign or related layout software is an advantage.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Willingness to learn publishing standards and production procedures.
  • Good communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with manuscript preparation for digital publishing.
  • Format manuscripts according to project specifications.
  • Support the preparation of ebooks in EPUB, PDF, and other required formats.
  • Review manuscripts for consistency in headings, typography, spacing, paragraph styles, page structure, and layout.
  • Assist with editing and proofreading coordination.
  • Review book covers and interior layouts for technical and formatting consistency.
  • Prepare and check digital files for platforms such as Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).
  • Verify that files meet relevant technical requirements before submission or delivery.
  • Coordinate revisions and approvals with authors, editors, designers, and project managers.
  • Maintain production schedules and track project deadlines.
  • Organize manuscripts, design files, revisions, and final deliverables.
  • Perform quality checks to identify formatting errors, missing content, broken links, or other production issues.
  • Communicate project progress and flag potential delays.
  • Maintain accurate production documentation and version control.
  • Support multiple projects while ensuring consistency and attention to detail.

Skills

Strong written English
MS Word & Google Docs
Document formatting
EPUB workflows
PDF workflows
KDP familiarity
InDesign knowledge
Time management
Communication skills

Tools

Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Word
Google Docs

Job description

Kinetic Digital Publishers supports authors throughout the publishing process with professional editing, proofreading, manuscript formatting, book cover design, digital publishing, and marketing services. Our production team works to ensure that manuscripts and publishing assets are professionally prepared, organized, and ready for their intended platforms.

Job Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented Junior eBook Production Specialist to assist with manuscript preparation, digital book formatting, production coordination, and quality assurance.

The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, good written English, and an interest in publishing workflows. The role involves working with authors, editors, designers, and project managers to ensure manuscripts are correctly formatted, files meet relevant publishing specifications, and project deliverables are completed on schedule.

This position is suitable for candidates who enjoy structured work, document formatting, quality checks, and coordinating creative production tasks.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with preparing manuscripts for digital publishing.
  • Format manuscripts and documents according to project specifications.
  • Support the preparation of eBooks in EPUB, PDF, and other required formats.
  • Review manuscripts for consistency in headings, typography, spacing, paragraph styles, page structure, and layout.
  • Assist with editing and proofreading coordination.
  • Review book covers and interior layouts for technical and formatting consistency.
  • Prepare and check digital files for platforms such as Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).
  • Verify that files meet relevant technical requirements before submission or delivery.
  • Coordinate revisions and approvals with authors, editors, designers, and project managers.
  • Maintain production schedules and track project deadlines.
  • Organize manuscripts, design files, revisions, and final deliverables.
  • Perform quality checks to identify formatting errors, missing content, broken links, or other production issues.
  • Communicate project progress and flag potential delays.
  • Maintain accurate production documentation and version control.
  • Support multiple projects while ensuring consistency and attention to detail.
Qualifications and Requirements
  • Strong written English and attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
  • Basic understanding of document formatting and digital publishing.
  • Knowledge of EPUB, PDF, and eBook production workflows is an advantage.
  • Familiarity with Amazon KDP or other publishing platforms is preferred.
  • Experience with Adobe InDesign or related layout software is an advantage.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Willingness to learn publishing standards and production procedures.
  • Good communication and coordination skills.
Skills and Competencies
  • Manuscript formatting and document preparation.
  • Quality assurance and proofreading coordination.
  • Project tracking and organization.
  • Production scheduling and deadline management.
  • Problem-solving and process improvement.
What We Offer
  • Opportunities to develop practical publishing and production skills.
  • Exposure to digital book production workflows.
  • Collaboration with editorial, design, and marketing teams.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Experience working on diverse publishing projects.
About Us

At Kinetic Digital Publishers, we simplify journal and book publishing with fast, reliable, andend-to-end support tailored to your needs. From editing and formatting to submission andpublication, we handle every step with precision. Publish confidently with a team focused onquality, speed, and results.

2121 N. Pearl St., Floor 3, Dallas, TX 75201, USA

Regional Office

151 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903, USA

UK

44 Great Marlborough St Greater, Carnaby, London W1F 7JL, UK

Australia

506, 13 Verona Dr., Wentworth Point, NSW 2127, Australia

UAE

697-0 Hor Al Anz, Dubai, UAE

Mailing Address

We are an independent publishing service that assists authors with platforms like Amazon KDP andothers. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Amazon.

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