Publishing Operations Specialist - Remote

Mcgraw Hill; New York (NY); Remote; USD 40,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Remote work within US

Job summary

McGraw Hill is seeking an Editorial Administrator to own the day-to-day management of author and contributor workflows, permissions, and contract administration across publishing initiatives. You’ll translate strategy into operational execution from acquisition through production in a remote US role.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in publishing operations, with strong Microsoft 365 and project-management skills, exceptional attention to detail, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years in publishing operations, editorial project management, or related fields.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to synthesize complex info.
• Strong organizational skills with multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain comprehensive project schedules across active titles and digital initiatives.
• Monitor project risks and elevate schedule concerns; keep stakeholders informed.
• Coordinate with Content Licensing Specialists and production teams on manuscript status and permissions.
• Develop and maintain project documentation and trackers across initiatives.
• Manage contributor records, onboarding, and agreement documentation.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ScholarOne/eJournalPress

MS Project/alternative PM tools

Job description

McGraw Hill is seeking an Editorial Administrator to own the day-to-day management of author and contributor workflows, permissions, and contract administration across publishing initiatives. You’ll translate strategy into operational execution from acquisition through production in a remote US role.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in publishing operations, with strong Microsoft 365 and project-management skills, exceptional attention to detail, and clear communication.