Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Web Production Assistant in NEW YORK, NY

Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Job Duties and Responsibilities

We are looking for a production assistant to assist on creating our web services (mainly). The role will include the following elements:

• Converting from Word to XML for web-based content.
• Amending and maintaining XML documents on the web.
• Amending and updating documents according to editorial instruction.
• Formatting documents and applying in-house editorial styles, where necessary.
• Setting and laying out print content in Adobe InDesign. Alongside Adobe applications, Illustrator and Photoshop will be used for more graphical content (e.g. diagrams, flowcharts and logos). Adobe InDesign content is generated from XML source so familiarity with that aspect of Adobe InDesign is beneficial.
Experience: Qualifications (Education, Experience and Certificates)

• A bachelors’ degree with a desktop publishing, graphic design or English major preferred.
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Two years’ Adobe InDesign experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Have sound computer experience. They must be computer literate and have proficiency in MS Office. Adobe InDesign, PhotoShop and Illustrator would be an advantage, although training can be given on these packages.
• Have experience using EPIC (Arbortext) or another XML editor.
• Have a sound technical knowledge base in order to learn and work with our bespoke systems.
• Know their way around a computer e.g. use of shortcuts, in and outs of general Microsoft applications etc.
• Have experience of HTML/XML or other web interfaces.
• Have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Be able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.

To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here