Associate Content Project Manager

Role & responsibilities

• Creates and maintains schedule, workflow, and budget for all content sourcing, finishing, and production activities after appropriate consultation with Content Project Manager.
• Engages and manages content finishers (accuracy checking and copyediting) and production vendors to achieve schedule, budget, and quality standards
• In consultation with stakeholders and Content Project Manager, determines appropriate content review steps for all content types
• Manages all print production activities (composition, proofreading, indexing, etc.) and oversees print products through manufacturing and delivery to the warehouse
• Regularly communicates schedule, quality and budget updates to stakeholders. Facilitates production launch meetings and status meetings.
• Ensures that all Production specifications and schedules are kept current in business systems (Integrated Publishing System; SmartSheets)
• In consultation with key stakeholders, ensures content adheres to accessibility compliance standards
• Identifies and manages potential risks to projects, including marketing and technology deliverables. Escalates project risks as needed to stakeholders, Content Project Manager, and Head, Content Production.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors/Master’s degree
• Experience working in publishing industry or related field (3 to 5 years preferable)
• Able to clearly communicate in Business English with the ability to translate information to and from stakeholders and to report effectively to management
• Excellent computer skills, including with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and editing tools like Adobe Acrobat
• Familiarity with content formats (HTML, XML) and product platforms
• Database experience
• Proficiency with project management software (MS Project, SmartSheets)