Production Assistant (POD/Reprints)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MIT Press in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Production Assistant (POD/Reprints) to coordinate placement of backlist titles into our print-on-demand platform and assist with reprints.

The role requires a high school diploma, several years of administrative experience, strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Familiarity with InDesign or PDF tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; three years of administrative experience; strong organizational and verbal and written communication skills; interest in publishing (Production); basic grammar, spelling, and math.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment; superb attention to detail; able to work independently and in a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate placement of backlist titles into our print-on-demand platform.
• Assist with various reprints.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associates/bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

InDesign

Bibliosuite

PitStop Pro

Job description

Posting Description

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT (POD/REPRINTS)

, MIT PRESS , is responsible for coordinating the placement of backlist titles into our print-on-demand platform and assisting with various reprints.

Job Requirements

• REQUIRED : High school diploma or its equivalent; three years of administrative experience; good organizational and verbal and written communication skills; an interest in publishing (specifically Production); and basic competence in grammar, spelling, and math; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment; excellent organizational skills and superb attention to detail; proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team; and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
• PREFERRED: Associate’s/bachelor’s degree in a related field and proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Excel), Adobe Acrobat, and ability to edit in PDFs; experience in a book publishing environment, familiarity with InDesign, and knowledge of book printing; or familiarity with Bibliosuite, InDesign and/or PitStop Pro.

10/8/2026