Abrams Books

Position Overview:

Abrams is in search of an Associate Production Manager. Candidate must be energetic, have strong attention to detail, and be a proactive problem solver.

Responsibilities

· Point person for 20+ books per season across imprints and divisions. Working with both domestic and foreign vendors, this will involve quoting, scheduling, routing and reviewing proofs, addressing file concerns, issuing purchase orders, and reviewing invoices.

· Manage ARC production, working cross-departmentally to manage timelines and expectations.

· Manage department’s administrative needs: weekly reporting, agenda management, and invoice processing. Ad hoc reporting and seasonal project support as needed.

Qualifications/Skills

· Must have 3+ years’ experience in book production, with a thorough understanding of book making process. Experience in both 1C and 4C is a plus.

· Must be organized, detail oriented, have a flexible mind set, good problem-solving skills, and be able to multi-task.

· Team player with strong communication skills.

· Strong knowledge of Microsoft apps and Adobe Acrobat. Familiarity with Firebrand’s Title Management a plus.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and enthusiasm for the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

ABRAMS is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Salary

• $45–50k, commensurate with experience

This role is based in New York, NY with a 3-day-per-week in office, hybrid work schedule.

 Founded in 1949, ABRAMS was the first company in the United States to specialize in publishing art and illustrated books. The company continues to publish critically acclaimed and bestselling works in the areas of art, photography, cooking, craft, comics, interior and garden design, entertainment, fashion, and popular culture as well as narrative non-fiction and new works of fiction for adults; children’s books ranging from middle grade to young adult fiction to picture books to board books. ABRAMS creates and distributes brilliantly designed books with the highest production values under the following imprints: Abrams; Abrams ComicArts; Megascope; Surely Books; Abrams Image; Abrams Press; The Overlook Press; Cernunnos; Cameron + Company; Abrams Books for Young Readers; Amulet Books; Abrams Appleseed; and Magic Cat. ABRAMS also distributes books for Booth-Clibborn Editions, Bungie, Alain Ducasse Édition, Èditions de La Martiniére, Editions BPI, Global Golf Group, Lucky Spool, Milky Way Picture Books, The Museum of Modern Art, SelfMadeHero, Tate Publishing, V&A Publishing, and The Vendome Press.