Publishing Production Coordinator (Scholarly Books)

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia Libraries is seeking a Production Coordinator to oversee the design, editing, and production of scholarly books, reporting to the Assistant Directors for Publishing Operations and Editorial, Design, and Production.

The role coordinates design, composition, printing, and ebook conversion for frontlist titles, manages production schedules, and liaises with freelancers and vendors to ensure high-quality outputs while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in humanities/liberal arts or social sciences.
• Experience with book design, production, and printing technologies is preferred.
• Electronic editing experience with MS Word is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design, composition, printing, and ebook production for 5–8 frontlist titles per year.
• Set and track production schedules and coordinate with freelancers and vendors.
• Edit and prepare manuscripts, proofs, indexes, and final files for production.
• Ensure accessibility standards and quality across printing and ebook formats.

Skills

Book design

Editing & proofreading

Project coordination

Vendor liaison

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred in humanities/liberal arts or social sciences

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Publishing systems

Job description

The University of Georgia Libraries is seeking a Production Coordinator to oversee the design, editing, and production of scholarly books, reporting to the Assistant Directors for Publishing Operations and Editorial, Design, and Production.

The role coordinates design, composition, printing, and ebook conversion for frontlist titles, manages production schedules, and liaises with freelancers and vendors to ensure high-quality outputs while meeting deadlines.