Production Assistant (Book Publishing)

Hendrickson Publishers; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyndale House Publishers is seeking a Production Assistant to help keep book production on schedule and within budget. You will coordinate timelines across departments and communicate clearly with partners to align projects with Tyndale’s quality standards.

The role suits detail-oriented, adaptable individuals who thrive under pressure and enjoy seeing a book come to life from inception to shelves.

Qualifications

• Effective time management and organizational skills; ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Self-motivated handling of details under pressure.
• Knowledge of printing, binding, or publishing schedules preferred.
• Comfort with computers and basic math/number-based tasks.
• A college degree or equivalent work experience; recent graduates are welcome to apply.
• Personal alignment with and adherence to the Bible as God's Word and the Statement of Faith

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production schedules across departments to keep each title on track for its release.
• Serve as a communication liaison between the production team and partners within the company.
• Track and manage product details with accuracy to reflect our standard of quality.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and manage multiple details under pressure.
• Support stewardship of production budget by ensuring resources are well spent on each project

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Printing/binding/publishing schedules

Computers and basic math

Biblical alignment

Education

College degree or equivalent

Job description

Description

For more than 60 years, Tyndale has helped readers discover the life-giving truths of God's Word. Today we're one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world. Though our business has grown, our mission remains the same: to open God's Word to as many as possible in language they can relate to and understand.

At Tyndale, our production team is made up of people who love the details — the feel of a cover, the weight of the pages, even the smell of a freshly printed book. They're stewards as much as they are buyers, working to make sure every dollar invested in a title is well spent and every book represents Tyndale well on the shelf. It's a collaborative, detail-driven group that takes real pride in doing this work with excellence.

As a Production Assistant, you'll play a key role in keeping Tyndale's books on schedule and on budget. You'll coordinate production timelines across departments, track the details that keep projects accurate, and serve as a clear communicator with everyone involved in bringing a book to life. This role is a great fit for someone who thrives on details, adapts easily when priorities shift, and wants a front-row seat to how a book actually gets made.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate production schedules across multiple departments to keep each title on track for its release.
• Serve as a communication liaison between the production team and partners throughout the company, keeping projects aligned.
• Track and manage product details with accuracy, helping ensure every book reflects Tyndale's standard of quality.
• Adapt to shifting priorities throughout the day and week, staying focused while managing multiple details under pressure.
• Support responsible stewardship of Tyndale's production budget by helping ensure resources are well spent on every project.

Skills and Qualifications Needed

• Effective time management and organizational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated approach to handling details and working under pressure.
• Knowledge of printing, binding, or publishing schedules preferred.
• Comfort with computers and basic math/number-based tasks.
• A college degree or equivalent work experience; recent graduates are welcome to apply!
• Personal alignment with and adherence to the Bible as God's Word, and agreement with our Statement of Faith

Tyndale has been repeatedly certified as a Best Christian Workplace. Learn more about us and what we believe at www.tyndale.com/our-mission.

The hiring range for this position is $22 to $26 hourly. Actual offers will take into consideration the candidate's education, experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, and other relevant factors. A summary of Tyndale's comprehensive benefits is: https://www.tyndale.com/careers/.