Desktop Publishing Assistant

Title: Desktop Publishing Assistant Location: NY-New York Job Description: Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. The Simon & Schuster Design and Digital Content Development team is hiring a desktop publishing assistant to help us make great books . The assistant will heavily focus on corrections, conversions, and backlist reprints. Responsibilities in clude: + Making corrections to existing files + Resizing files into new trim sizes + Review and update older file assets to meet current design standards and guidelines + Logging and reviewing files for reprint requests, ensuring timely management of due dates and schedules + Creating reduction or enlargement samples + Reviewing files for design consistency, page makeup, and compliance with in-house standards and preflight requirements + Sending final files to print vendors + Reviewing final proofs for compliance with provided production specs and industry-standard print guidelines + Archiving final interior title assets The assistant should be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and extremely organized. Because the job is deadline-sensitive, this person must be able to manage their time well. Requirements + Expert in Adobe InDesign - essential skill for this role; candidates without InDesign experience will not be considered + Experienced with Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator + Knows proofreader's marks + Familiar with book composition standards This role is open to both hybrid and remote candidates. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success. Job Details Job Family Desktop Publishing Job Function Creative Pay Type Salary Hiring Min Rate 50,000 USD Hiring Max Rate 50,000 USD Apply tot his job Apply To this Job