Desktop Publishing Specialist for Official Documents

UN Secretariat; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Secretariat in New York seeks a Desktop Publishing Assistant to support the production of official UN documentation using digital publishing tools. The role involves applying editorial changes, ensuring typography and layout compliance, and collaborating with editors to produce high-quality outputs.

The candidate should have a minimum of five years in digital publishing, strong familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office, and a willingness to assist across information materials and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; desktop publishing certification desirable.
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in digital publishing, copy editing, proofreading, and typographical layout.
• Proficiency with digital publishing and design applications (e.g., InDesign) essential.
• Experience in UN system or similar international organizations desirable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the team production of official documentation using digital publishing technologies.
• Incorporate edits from reporters, revisers and editors, ensuring formatting and content guidelines are followed.
• Retrieve documents from the UN Official Documents System and verify terminology.
• Assist senior Desktop Publishing Assistants and update information materials (web pages, brochures).
• Maintain flexibility with shifts and potential overtime.

Skills

MS Office

Adobe InDesign

Editorial best practice

Project management

Production knowledge

Team collaboration

Learning new tech

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Office

Job description

UN Secretariat in New York seeks a Desktop Publishing Assistant to support the production of official UN documentation using digital publishing tools. The role involves applying editorial changes, ensuring typography and layout compliance, and collaborating with editors to produce high-quality outputs.

The candidate should have a minimum of five years in digital publishing, strong familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Office, and a willingness to assist across information materials and