Publishing/Production Assistant (Islip)

IMMEDIATE OPENING for a college grad with an industry leader in sports publishing! We will consider applicants with one to five years of relevant experience.

As a production assistant, you will get “hands-on” experience in the print/digital publishing process. Candidates must be proficient in Indesign CC, Photoshop CC and Excel. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, be dependable, efficient, detail-oriented, highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Troubleshooting client supplied material in preparation for both print and digital pubs
• Proofreading publications for final print
• Creating and maintaining spreadsheets to track deadlines and status
• Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be able to meet all project deadlines
• Work effectively with teammates

Skills desired:

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite; Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge and Adobe Acrobat
• Working knowledge of Google Docs, Excel and Microsoft Office
• Relevant knowledge of print production
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal design, editorial and art teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Familiarity with book production and prepress process

Interested candidates should send a résumé and cover letter.

Compensation: We provide a professional environment with competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with experience and performance. Our compensation is $45,000-65,000 per year. Additionally, we offer employee benefits which include: employer contributed medical premiums for both employee and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), and paid time off.*

Bachelor's Degree required.

EOE.