Content Management Assistant (Toronto Hybrid)

Overview

Employee: HarperCollins Canada

Job Title: Content Management Assistant

Department(s): Creative Operations

Reports to: Content Management Assistant Manager

Status: Regular Full Time

Location: 22 Adelaide Street West, Toronto

The Content Management department at HarperCollins Publishers is seeking an Assistant to work on the composition and development of both print and digital products. In this role, you will work closely with your colleagues to develop the essential skills needed to create both print and e-book interiors. This position works closely with production editors, designers, and production managers across all HarperCollins’ US Trade imprints.

This is a great opportunity to learn print and ebook production as part of a close-knit team working in a rapidly changing, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate will be someone with superior attention to detail, the ability to prioritize and juggle multiple projects, and a keen interest in composition and typographical principles.

Responsibilities

• Paginate book interiors with guidance
• Input text corrections
• Assist with reprint corrections
• Assist with ebook creation
• Prepare print-ready PDFs
• Route projects via the company Content Management System (CMS)
• Archive files to the Digital Asset Management system

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Strong communication skills
• Strong sense of teamwork
• Willingness to ask questions and raise issues.
• Familiarity with book publishing and copyediting/proofreading markup.
• Familiarity working in a MAC environment.
• Basic knowledge of XML, HTML(5), CSS(3) and ebook principles a plus.

HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are based on job requirements and the skills, knowledge, and experience of the candidate, regardless of any other factors unrelated to job performance. We are also committed to ensuring that the accessibility needs of candidates and employees are considered and accommodated during the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.