Production Service Associate Higher Education
About this role
Build the future!
McGraw Hill is a global education innovation company offering solutions from textbooks to EdTech platforms. We are looking for a Production Services Executive for our Noida office, who will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including authors, to bring the product vision to life and produce a diverse range of competitive, reputable, and financially viable print and digital products. You will collaborate with content development, portfolio, and other internal teams to ensure the successful production and release of top-quality products. Your portfolio will include pan-India, regional, and select global products that address evolving market needs.
This role is a one-year contractual position, offering a focused opportunity to contribute to key projects while gaining valuable hands-on experience.
How are you creating an impact?
As a Production Services Executive, you will build strong networks with vendors, authors, and internal teams to deliver products effectively. You will manage multiple projects across markets, balance competing timelines, and proactively prioritize, mitigate risks, and escalate issues when needed while continuously improving processes and workflows.
What will you be doing?
- Ensure timely product releases by planning and coordinating projects from inception to completion.
- Create and share detailed project schedules with internal and external stakeholders.
- Oversee copyediting and layout design (including style sheets) before proofs are generated for review.
- Brief vendors, hand off projects for typesetting and proofreading, and closely track progress.
- Manage final archiving, eBook creation, and other digital components within defined TATs.
- Maintain high product quality without impacting overall project timelines.
- Circulate PF documents, production reports, and related updates promptly.
- Sign SOWs and process POs and invoices in alignment with project timelines
We are looking for someone with
- A Bachelor’s degree
- 1–2 years of pre-publication experience in publishing, education, technology, or related fields, with hands-on exposure to copyediting, typesetting, proofreading, and publishing workflows.
- Working knowledge of common publishing tools and software.
- Strong analytical reading skills with the ability to spot errors quickly and accurately.
- Creative problem solver with a solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to multitask under tight deadlines.
- Tech-savvy, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong MS Office proficiency
Why work with us?
There has never been a better time to join McGraw Hill. In our culture of curiosity and innovation, you will be able to own your growth and develop as we do!
Company at a glance
We are a leading global education company that partners with millions of educators, learners and professionals around the world. At McGraw Hill, we believe that your diverse experiences enrich the way you learn, teach and grow. Every educator teaches differently. Every institution has a unique approach. Every learner forges their own path to become who they want to be. We know that no two journeys are the same – and support your path, wherever it may take you. Our mission is to guide you along the path to unlock your potential, no matter where your starting point may be.
Through our commitment to equity, accessibility and inclusion, we foster a culture of belonging that respects and reflects the diversity of the people and communities we serve. For over 130 years, we have never stopped innovating to meet the ever-changing needs of educators and learners – and will continue to support and celebrate your efforts every step of the way.
Find your path to what’s possible. Learn more at https://careers.mheducation.com/
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