Freelance Desktop Publisher

We have an opening for an experienced Freelance/Contract Desktop Publisher.

Join our team of committed and hardworking specialists in our deadline-driven publishing group. We take pride in working collaboratively to create the best print and online training materials in the business for our Fortune 500 clients.

Responsibilities include:

• Using computer software, format documents including text, tables, art, and other visual graphic elements to produce high quality, style consistent, and publication-ready materials in compliance with CLD and client requirements
• Assist busy publishing group in all phases of content development and production
• Prioritize and manage workload to achieve timely writer review and on-time project delivery
• Rapidly gain understanding of our processes, contributing your ideas and approaches as appropriate
• Achieve consistent look and feel of multiple deliverables, eg, from module to module within a learning system
• Join project teams to tackle fast-moving projects, adhering to daily deadlines and schedules, creating high-quality products in a variety of applications on a PC
• Submit your work to editors for proofreading, and carry their comments through each piece in an accurate and consistent manner
• Apply your attention to detail to ensure consistency across multi-component learning solutions
• Engage directly with our medical writers, project managers, medical illustrators, animators, and programmers to ensure timely delivery of content
• Leverage your experience as you combine strong content presentation with an awareness of time and budgetary constraints

Requirements:

• Proven strength and proficiency in major word processing, layout, and presentation applications, including MS Word, InDesign, PowerPoint, Acrobat, and Articulate
• Experienced in a PC based environment
• Strong knowledge of styles and templates (most of our work is customized to fit client needs)
• Knowledge of color, prepress, fonts, and other elements that contribute to successful delivery of print-ready materials to vendors
• Excellent grammar and spelling skills as well as familiarity with proofreading marks
• Ability to take on multiple projects, shift gears, and problem-solve in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong communication and time management skills
• At least 2 years of experience

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• What is your required hourly rate range?

Work Location: Remote