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Production Controller (children’s)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Controller to join a leading trade publisher based in central London. Working on a prestigious international list of fiction and non-fiction, picture books and novelty titles.

 

Key duties:

  • Ensure books are produced on time and to budget
  • Prepare titles for print and digital editions, ensuring high quality standards are met
  • Managing schedules, budget and print buying
  • Work closely with Editorial, Design, Rights and Sales teams
  • Liaise regularly with external suppliers in the UK and overseas and co-edition partners

 

Experience / skills required:

  • Previous print purchasing experience (mono and colour) is essential, ideally for the Children’s market
  • Relevant production experience in trade publishing and a strong knowledge of the production life cycle
  • Excellent time and organisation skills with a keen eye for detail
  • A proactive and problem-solving attitude
  • Strong IT skills including MS Office and ideally a familiarity with the Adobe Suite
  • Knowledge of XML-based workflows and experience of using Biblio would be beneficial

Applications ASAP, please

 

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to karinenicpon@atwoodtate.co.uk.

 

Contact:            Karine Nicpon

Tel:                   020 7487 8274

 

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

Production Controller (children’s)

Atwood Tate, London (Central)
Contract
Publisher, Trade
Production
Reference: 
4847
Salary description: 
Available on request

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