Desktop Publishing Assistant - NYC Staffing : Job Details

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. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. 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 include making corrections to existing files, resizing files into new trim sizes, reviewing and updating 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, and 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 include expert knowledge in Adobe InDesign, experience with Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator, knowledge of proofreader's marks, and familiarity with book composition standards. This role is open to both hybrid and remote candidates. Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources, and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran status. 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. Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice.