Book Publishing Expert
Guide authors through the publishing process on Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and other platforms.
About This Role
As a Book Publishing Expert, you'll be the bridge between a finished manuscript and a successfully published book. You'll guide authors through the sometimes complex world of self-publishing, ensuring their books are set up for success from day one.
From account setup to metadata optimization, from category selection to pricing strategy, you'll leverage your expertise to give every book the best possible start. You'll work with Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, and other platforms to ensure global distribution.
This role is perfect for someone who loves the technical side of publishing and gets satisfaction from seeing books go live and start selling.
What You'll Do
The role is built around precision, consistency, and production quality from raw manuscript through final delivery.
- Set up and manage book listings on Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, and other platforms
- Optimize book metadata including titles, descriptions, and keywords for discoverability
- Select appropriate categories and BISAC codes to maximize visibility
- Configure pricing and royalty settings across global marketplaces
- Troubleshoot publishing issues and resolve platform errors
- Guide authors through the publishing process with clear explanations
- Stay updated on platform changes and industry best practices
What We're Looking For
These are the baseline skills and habits we expect from someone stepping into this role.
- Hands-on experience with Amazon KDP and IngramSpark
- Understanding of book metadata, keywords, and category optimization
- Knowledge of ISBN assignment and management
- Ability to troubleshoot common publishing platform issues
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong written communication skills
- Organized approach to managing multiple projects
Nice to Have
Useful depth that can help you stand out, but not a hard blocker if your core formatting work is strong.
- Experience with Draft2Digital, Apple Books, or Kobo
- Understanding of print specifications and file preparation
- Knowledge of global marketplace differences
- Background in library distribution or wholesale channels
Hiring Notes
Show how you approach the work, not just what tools you use.
Bring relevant examples and make your thinking easy to review. The strongest applications usually show both craft and good judgement, not just a list of tools.
Explore open rolesWhat you'll get
- Stable full-time employment with fixed monthly salary
- Work in our Islamabad office with a supportive operations team
- Health and wellness benefits
- Stay at the cutting edge of publishing technology
- Be part of thousands of successful book launches