Associate Manager, Production - (Hybrid)

Crown Publishing Group is seeking a collaborative and detail‑oriented Production Associate Manager to join our four‑color book team, focusing on the gift products. In this role, you’ll be part of a team managing the front‑list gift production process from reviewing layouts to coordinating manufacturing to archiving final files. The production team works closely with editors, designers, and outside vendors to carefully bring each project to fruition. This role will report to the Assistant Production Director, whose team handles books, postcards, notecards, journals, tarot decks, trivia, board games, and puzzles. This is a hybrid position with in‑office responsibilities (approximately 2–3 days a week) at 1745 Broadway, including the tri‑state area (NJ, CT, NY).

Responsibilities

• Overseas and domestic cost estimating (including options for a variety of effects and formats), scheduling, and ordering manufacturing for a diverse line of gift products and books.
• Monitoring production schedules through coordination with outside vendors and all in‑house departments to ensure expected warehouse dates.
• Assisting in research and development of new products with the creative team.
• Entering and maintaining product specifications in SAP and schedules in FileMaker Pro.
• Reviewing color proofs, mockups, and printer samples.
• Issuing compositor, prepress, and manufacturing purchase orders and approving invoices.
• Archiving final print files and reviewing all finished products for quality control.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4–5 years of relevant publishing production experience (gift product experience is a plus).
• Organized, creative, flexible, resourceful, and able to prioritize tasks.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time and to effectively problem‑solve.
• Knowledge of prepress, color correction, printing, binding, and special effects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational skills, and time management.
• Can collaborate well with a diverse team of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient basic math skills to accurately complete book cost estimates.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with SAP and FileMaker Pro a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary for this position is $66,500. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results. Full‑time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, health‑care/dependent‑care flexible spending account, health savings account, pre‑tax and Roth 401(k), short and long‑term disability insurance, life/AD&D insurance, commuter benefits, student‑loan repayment program, educational assistance, and generous paid time off.

How to Apply

Please apply by March 10, 2026, using our ATS system and include your cover letter and resume for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and our FAQs page. Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.