Production Assistant (POD/Reprints)

Production Assistant (POD/Reprints) Job Number: 26130 Functional Area: Publishing Department: MIT Press School Area: Office of Executive Vice President Pay Range Minimum: $22.57 Pay Range Maximum: $30.60 Employment Type: Full-Time Employment Category: Non-Exempt Visa Sponsorship Available: No Schedule: Pay Grade: 4 Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now Posting Description PRODUCTION ASSISTANT (POD/REPRINTS), MIT PRESS, is responsible for coordinating the placement of backlist titles into our print-on-demand platform and assisting with various reprints. Job Requirements REQUIRED: High school diploma or its equivalent; three years of administrative experience; good organizational and verbal and written communication skills; an interest in publishing (specifically Production); and basic competence in grammar, spelling, and math; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment; excellent organizational skills and superb attention to detail; proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team; and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. PREFERRED: Associate’s/bachelor’s degree in a related field and proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Excel), Adobe Acrobat, and ability to edit in PDFs; experience in a book publishing environment, familiarity with InDesign, and knowledge of book printing; or familiarity with Bibliosuite, InDesign and/or PitStop Pro. 10/8/2026 Massachusetts Institute of Technology