Director of Production Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Director of Production New South Associates Inc. Stone Mountain, GA Job Details Full-time $70,000 – $85,000 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Archaeology History Written communication 7 years Zotero Clear verbal communication Management Cultural resource management Microsoft Office Master’s degree Databases Bachelor’s degree Master of Arts Anthropology Organizational skills Technical writing Communications English Adobe InDesign Senior level Leadership Communication skills Adobe Acrobat Editing Time management

GIS National Environmental Policy Act Full Job Description About New South Associates:

New South Associates (NSA) is a women-owned small business offering cultural resource management services throughout the southeastern United States. Our mission is to support preservation and planning efforts by providing high-quality archaeological, historical, and architectural history research and consulting services. We value teamwork, technical excellence, innovation, and a commitment to ethical stewardship of cultural resources.

Job Summary:

NSA is seeking a dynamic and experienced manager to lead our Production Department in our Stone Mountain, Georgia Headquarters. This leadership role is pivotal in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of our technical reports, which are essential to our compliance-driven and research-focused projects, and other associated deliverables. The Director of Production oversees the preparation, editing, and finalization of all technical reports and other deliverables produced by New South’s technical departments. This position ensures that all reports meet regulatory standards, client expectations, and internal quality benchmarks. The Director directly supervises the production staff and collaborates with the project managers and technical staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Oversight Lead and manage the production team, including editors, graphic designers, production specialists, and support staff. Establish a collaborative work environment within the Production Department Establish workflows, timelines, and priorities for report preparation and submission in conjunction with an Associate Director. Ensure alignment of report production with project schedules and deadlines. Quality Assurance & Compliance Oversee the editing, formatting, and quality control of all reports, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., NEPA, NHPA Section 106, CEQA). Implement and enforce NSA document standards and style guides. Collaboration & Communication Serve as the primary liaison between the Production Department and other internal departments, including Project Management , Archaeology, History, Geophysics, GIS, and Laboratory. Coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies as needed regarding report format and deliverables. Training & Development Develop and update SOPs (standard operating procedures) related to report production. Provide training and mentoring for internal staff on report writing, style guide updates, and software used by writers, including Zotero. Project Management Track report status and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously. Contribute to proposal development and budgeting for report production tasks.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or related field (M.A. preferred). Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in technical editing, or document production, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Some familiarity with cultural resource management practices would be an advantage Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign and Zotero; familiarity with report production software and databases. Strong leadership experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualification:

Knowledge of GIS output integration into technical reports. Why Join New South Associates? Women-owned small business with over 30 years of industry leadership. Supportive and collaborative work culture. Opportunities for career advancement and professional development. Flexible work environment with potential for remote or hybrid schedules. Competitive salary and benefits package. Salary range is $70-85K, depending on experience. Benefits include company paid insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and 401k plan. New South Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Please send a cover letter, resume or CV, and a list of at least three references to Mary Beth Reed at .

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$70,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person