eBook Production Specialist - Contract Role
About the position
We are currently seeking an eBook Production Specialist (Contractor) to support a high-volume backlist accessibility initiative. Reporting to the Senior Print Production Manager and working closely with the eBook Production Coordinator, this is a 6-month, part-time contract role. It is ideal for someone with 3–5 years of experience in digital publishing or eBook production who is ready to take ownership of a structured, high-volume workflow. The right candidate is a self-starter who operates well independently, is highly organized and process-oriented, and brings a strong focus on quality and accountability.
This role will focus exclusively on preparing, tracking, and quality-checking eBook files as they move through our outsourced conversion workflow, ensuring our backlist catalog meets current quality and accessibility standards.
This is a remote contract position at $28 per hour, capped at 29 hours per week. The role is fully remote, and a company computer and necessary software will be provided.
Responsibilities
• Prepare and validate backlist eBook files for vendor conversion
• Ensure files meet internal specifications
• Manage title intake and maintain organized tracking systems
• Send files to external conversion partner
• Monitor turnaround timelines and proactively flag delays
• Ingest completed files into internal systems
• Coordinate corrections and resubmissions as needed
• Perform structured spot checks on converted eBook files
• Verify file integrity, formatting accuracy, and accessibility elements
• Maintain consistency in metadata and file naming standards
• Track monthly production against defined volume targets
• Maintain accurate documentation of title status
• Identify workflow gaps and contribute to process improvements
Requirements
• 3-5 years experience in publishing production and digital workflows
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage repetitive, high-volume work with accuracy and consistency
• Comfort working independently in a remote environment
• Clear written communication skills
• Proficiency on the Macintosh platform and Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop
• Familiarity with eBook reader software, particularly Kindle Previewer and Adobe Digital Editions
• Understanding of eBook accessibility standards and specifications
• Must love books — and believe they should be accessible to every reader
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We are currently seeking an eBook Production Specialist (Contractor) to support a high-volume backlist accessibility initiative. Reporting to the Senior Print Production Manager and working closely with the eBook Production Coordinator, this is a 6-month, part-time contract role. It is ideal for someone with 3–5 years of experience in digital publishing or eBook production who is ready to take ownership of a structured, high-volume workflow. The right candidate is a self-starter who operates well independently, is highly organized and process-oriented, and brings a strong focus on quality and accountability.
This role will focus exclusively on preparing, tracking, and quality-checking eBook files as they move through our outsourced conversion workflow, ensuring our backlist catalog meets current quality and accessibility standards.
This is a remote contract position at $28 per hour, capped at 29 hours per week. The role is fully remote, and a company computer and necessary software will be provided.
Responsibilities
• Prepare and validate backlist eBook files for vendor conversion
• Ensure files meet internal specifications
• Manage title intake and maintain organized tracking systems
• Send files to external conversion partner
• Monitor turnaround timelines and proactively flag delays
• Ingest completed files into internal systems
• Coordinate corrections and resubmissions as needed
• Perform structured spot checks on converted eBook files
• Verify file integrity, formatting accuracy, and accessibility elements
• Maintain consistency in metadata and file naming standards
• Track monthly production against defined volume targets
• Maintain accurate documentation of title status
• Identify workflow gaps and contribute to process improvements
Requirements
• 3-5 years experience in publishing production and digital workflows
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage repetitive, high-volume work with accuracy and consistency
• Comfort working independently in a remote environment
• Clear written communication skills
• Proficiency on the Macintosh platform and Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly InDesign, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop
• Familiarity with eBook reader software, particularly Kindle Previewer and Adobe Digital Editions
• Understanding of eBook accessibility standards and specifications
• Must love books — and believe they should be accessible to every reader
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