book production assistant

The Book Production Assistant keeps every manuscript in the book series organised, current and moving, so the author only has to write and edit. This is an administrative role. The assistant does not write or research the books.

Role purpose

Run the production side of a series of specialist business and tax books for Amazon: file control, chapter flow, compilation and publishing preparation, using AI tools such as Claude and ChatGPT as everyday working tools.

Responsibilities

• Organise and control all manuscript files for each book in the series.
• Prepare rough first drafts from the author's notes and recordings using AI, for the author to review and rewrite.
• Manage the flow of chapters to and from the author for review, and work the author's edits and comments into each revised chapter, using AI where it helps.
• Keep the author updated on progress and anything outstanding.
• Maintain consistent formatting and standard pages across the series.
• Compile finished books and prepare them for publication on Amazon.
• Use AI tools such as Claude and ChatGPT efficiently and accurately in day-to-day work.
• General administration and ad hoc tasks as necessary.

Skills and experience

• Highly organised and methodical, with a track record of running document-heavy work without supervision.
• Strong Microsoft Word (styles, contents pages, track changes, comments) and OneDrive file management.
• Comfortable daily user of Claude and ChatGPT: projects, uploading files, structured prompts, checking output.
• Excellent written English and a sharp eye for inconsistency.
• Background as an editorial assistant, legal secretary, senior PA, document controller or similar is ideal.
• Publishing or Amazon KDP experience is a plus, not a requirement.

Not part of the role

• Deciding content. The author decides, rewrites and approves everything.
• Tax or technical research.
• Advanced AI or technical work. Practical, careful everyday use is what matters.

Terms

• Location: Dubai office, on site (not remote).
• Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm.
• Salary: AED 3,000 to 4,000 per month, depending on experience.

Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED4,000.00 per month

Experience:

• book production: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person