Edtech.com's Summary

Pearson is hiring a Publishing Technology Specialist, Temporary. The role involves creating and adjusting InDesign materials according to program styles, preparing files for print production, and meeting delivery deadlines while collaborating with program leads and team members. The specialist will also complete training on publishing processes and tools to ensure quality and timely output.

Highlights

Create and manually adjust InDesign materials using Pearson automation tools for print production.
Maintain accuracy and apply requested edits to ensure quality outputs and alignment.
Prepare files for print and identify or escalate production issues as needed.
Process files promptly to meet delivery dates and communicate delays to the Program Lead.
Track work queues and coordinate priorities with the Program Lead and team.
Complete training on publishing processes, program styles, and JIRA workflows.
Use InDesign, Acrobat, Excel, and work comfortably on Mac systems.
Requires excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
Must handle a high volume of work with competing deadlines independently and collaboratively.
Position is a 4-month limited term with regular business hours and possible approved overtime.

Publishing Technology Specialist Full Description

Publishing Technology Specialist, Temporary

USA

Workplace Type: Remote

Job: Content Creation
Schedule: FULL_TIME

Publishing Technology Specialist Limited Term Employee (PubTech LTE)

Job Summary

The Publishing Technology Specialist Limited Term Employee is responsible for creating InDesign materials that meet program-specific styles and requirements for print production. This role will include training on the various processes used throughout the creation and approval of these materials. The Publishing Technology Specialist is expected to produce quality outputs and complete tasks on time, which means overtime may be needed to meet critical deadlines.

Principal Activities

Publishing Processing:

Create InDesign materials using Pearson automation tools
Manually adjust layouts in InDesign to meet program-specific styles and requirements
Maintain accuracy during the materials creation process to ensure quality outputs and reduce production delays
Apply requested edits accurately and maintain alignment across material sets
Prepare files for print production
Help identify and escalate production issues during processing

Processing Time:

Process files in a timely manner to meet delivery dates
Communicate any delays or issues to the assigned Program Lead
Track work queues throughout the day and maintain contact with Program Lead regarding assignments and priorities

Collaboration:

Attend team meetings and program meetings as needed
Interact primarily with the assigned Program Lead for main workload and collaborate with the entire team to cover shifting priorities

Training:

Complete training on Publishing Technology Specialist processes and program styles/requirements
Complete training on JIRA to monitor and transition work through Publishing Workflows
Work independently and reference work instructions for general processing needs

Position expectations:

This is a 4-month position.
Regular business hours are expected (8 hours/day, 5 days/week, with a start time between 7 and 9am CST).
Manager approved overtime may be available, including evenings and weekends, as needed to meet deadlines

Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
Proficient with InDesign, Acrobat, and Excel
Comfortable working on a Mac
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong skills for file delivery to print
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to communicate, in writing, precisely and effectively
Ability to handle a high volume of work with competing deadlines

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.

Job: Content Creation

Job Family: LEARNING_&_CONTENT_DEVELOPMENT

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Original Job Description

Publishing Technology Specialist, Temporary

USA

Workplace Type: Remote

Job: Content Creation
Schedule: FULL_TIME

Publishing Technology Specialist Limited Term Employee (PubTech LTE)

Job Summary

Principal Activities

Publishing Processing:

Create InDesign materials using Pearson automation tools
Manually adjust layouts in InDesign to meet program-specific styles and requirements
Maintain accuracy during the materials creation process to ensure quality outputs and reduce production delays
Apply requested edits accurately and maintain alignment across material sets
Prepare files for print production
Help identify and escalate production issues during processing

Processing Time:

Process files in a timely manner to meet delivery dates
Communicate any delays or issues to the assigned Program Lead
Track work queues throughout the day and maintain contact with Program Lead regarding assignments and priorities

Collaboration:

Attend team meetings and program meetings as needed
Interact primarily with the assigned Program Lead for main workload and collaborate with the entire team to cover shifting priorities

Training:

Complete training on Publishing Technology Specialist processes and program styles/requirements
Complete training on JIRA to monitor and transition work through Publishing Workflows
Work independently and reference work instructions for general processing needs

Position expectations:

This is a 4-month position.
Regular business hours are expected (8 hours/day, 5 days/week, with a start time between 7 and 9am CST).
Manager approved overtime may be available, including evenings and weekends, as needed to meet deadlines

Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
Proficient with InDesign, Acrobat, and Excel
Comfortable working on a Mac
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong skills for file delivery to print
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to communicate, in writing, precisely and effectively
Ability to handle a high volume of work with competing deadlines

Job: Content Creation

Job Family: LEARNING_&_CONTENT_DEVELOPMENT

#LI-REMOTE

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