Content Management Assistant (Toronto Hybrid)

Harlequin; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Content Management Assistant to join their Creative Operations team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to dive into the world of print and digital publishing, working closely with a collaborative team. Ideal candidates will possess a keen eye for detail and a passion for composition and typographical principles. You'll engage in various tasks including paginating book interiors, assisting with ebook creation, and managing project workflows. If you're looking to grow your skills in a fast-paced environment while contributing to the creation of captivating literary works, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Familiarity with book publishing and copyediting/proofreading mark-up.

Responsibilities

• Paginate book interiors and assist with ebook creation.
• Prepare print-ready PDFs and route projects via CMS.

Skills

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Word

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork orientation

Copyediting/proofreading

Basic XML knowledge

HTML(5) and CSS(3)

Job description

Content Management Assistant (Toronto Hybrid)

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Overview

Employee: HarperCollins Canada

Job Title: Content Management Assistant

Department(s): Creative Operations

Reports to: Content Management Senior 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 colleagues to develop essential skills needed to create print and e-book interiors. This position collaborates 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 in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, the ability to prioritize and manage 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
• Teamwork orientation
• Willingness to ask questions and raise issues
• Familiarity with book publishing and copyediting/proofreading mark-up
• Experience working in a MAC environment
• Basic knowledge of XML, HTML(5), CSS(3), and ebook principles is a plus

About HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin

Harlequin is a leading publisher of commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction, publishing over 100 titles monthly for a global audience. We are home to many award-winning authors and renowned imprints across genres. As a division of HarperCollins Publishers, the second-largest consumer book publisher worldwide, Harlequin titles are published in 17 countries and 16 languages.

HarperCollins Canada is known for its quality list and the publication of many bestselling and award-winning authors, including Esi Edugyan, Heather O’Neill, and Lawrence Hill. Our mission is to publish the best books of our generation and support authors throughout their careers. We also handle sales, marketing, and publicity for HarperCollins titles globally.

HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to diversity and accessibility in employment. We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.