Production Coordinator (Journals Design & Production)

Johns Hopkins University Press seeks a Production Coordinator who will work closely with publishing operations and journal editors, who are located throughout the US and abroad to ensure that content and products are produced on schedule, within budget, according to product specifications and JHUP quality expectations, and to industry accessibility and data standards. This role is responsible for a portfolio of projects, coordinating the flow of files and materials to internal and external stakeholders, monitoring and updating schedules, providing vendor instructions, confirming project specifications, and issuing purchase orders, as applicable. The Journals Division publishes over 100 titles a year in print and e-versions and this position is the key contact for assigned portfolio.

The Production Coordinator will join a team of exceptional professionals committed to bringing the benefits of discovery to the world by providing global access, impact, and influence for the scholarship that we publish and distribute. This position will help to ensure that the Press is a leader in selecting and developing innovative ideas and scholarship, creating and embracing transformative technologies to enhance discovery and learning, and connecting people to the most trusted knowledge from global researchers, scholars, and educators.

The Press is committed to honoring every person’s inherent dignity as human beings and making that the foundation of our organizational culture. We proactively find ways to ensure opportunities that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and access. We strive to publish courageously, giving voice to groundbreaking ideas. We support each other and our stakeholders and envision a future where knowledge enriches the lives of every person. The successful candidate will join a welcoming community that is inclusive and values the contributions and perspectives of individuals from all backgrounds.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

- Monitor schedules, update databases, and ensure accuracy of production deliverables to keep projects timely and on budget.
- Communicate regularly with project stakeholders and act as the primary point of contact for production-related inquiries, issues, or needs.
- Act as primary liaison with external vendors, handling routine issues and escalating complex and sensitive matters, as appropriate.
- Participate in the creation, collection, and dissemination of up-to-date documentation pertaining to departmental standards, specifications, and workflows.
- Develop educational materials and webinars based on this documentation for onboarding and training.
- Responsible for resource management for the daily tasks needed to meet deadlines.
- Increase automation opportunities at all levels.
- Weave diversity, equity, inclusion, and access principles into all aspects of the work.
- Other duties as assigned.

Special Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

- Familiarity with publishing technologies such as Adobe Creative Suite and current versions of EPUP and XML.
- Familiarity with database-driven applications (e.g., Airtable, FileMaker) and content (CMS) or digital asset management systems (DAMS)
- Familiarity with publishing metadata standards (e.g., ISSN, BISAC, LCSH, MARC21, and ONIX).
- Familiarity with digital publishing accessibility standards (e.g., EAA, WCAG)

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree.
- One year in the print and/or digital publishing industry, and experience working with EPUBs, XML, and PDFs.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior print production experience is strongly preferred.

- One year of experience in scholarly, trade, or other branches of the publishing industry is preferred.

Classified Title: Production Coordinator 
Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PB  
Starting Salary Range: $24.28 - $42.47 HRLY ($55,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/Homewood Campus  
Department name: Journals Design and Production   
Personnel area: Academic and Business Centers