Publication Specialist
The Philosophy Documentation Center is seeking a publication specialist to manage continuing production of several serial publications in print and electronic formats. Prior experience using InDesign for typesetting and layout work required. Some graphic design skill and experience with Photoshop is also required. Prior experience with digital and offset printing prepress preparations is preferred. We are looking for someone who can anticipate and solve problems, and work in-house as a member of a highly motivated team. Salary is $17-$18 per hour, depending on experience. This full-time position includes health and dental insurance, with family coverage, and a retirement plan.
This person will share responsibility for the typesetting and continuing production of scholarly journals and book series in philosophy, religious studies, and related fields. These are text-intensive publications, not illustrated magazines. They are produced using InDesign style sheets and prepared for print and online use in PDF format. The frequency of publication varies from title to title (annual, quarterly, etc). We have our own online publishing system and host everything we publish. More information at https://www.pdcnet.org/wp/open-position/.
Duties
- Manage workflow for continuing publication of scholarly journals and series
- Create page proofs from word processing files according to style sheet
- Regular communication with authors and editors for corrections to proofs
- Tagging of article reference lists for online linking
- Correspondence with digital or offset printers for print production
Preferred Skills / Experience
- Prior experience with production of time-sensitive publications using InDesign
- Graphic design skills for print and online ads, covers, and marketing material
- Prior experience with the preparation of files for printers according to their specifications
- General familiarity with different font types and special characters (diacritics, etc)
- Good oral and written language skills for communication with authors and editors
- Familiarity with Windows 10 operating system
- General understanding of the importance of network security
- Some knowledge of other languages preferred
Qualifications
- Relevant prior work experience
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Good sense of humor