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About the Role
We have an opening for a full-time Digital Production Associate at Penguin Random House, joining the Digital Services Team within the corporate Digital Product Development & Operations group.
In this role, you will primarily focus on proofing and reviewing accessibility components in ebooks for Penguin Random House Publisher Services clients. You will also assist with converting print files into ebooks for a variety of types of books, routing these files for review, and making any necessary adjustments. Additionally, you may help with other project work as the team updates backlist files for clients.
This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your copyediting and proofreading skills, learn about ebook production and formatting, and become part of a close-knit team operating in a rapidly changing, deadline-driven environment. This role offers a blend of independent and collaborative assignments, with ample room for skill acquisition and professional growth.
Specific Responsibilities
- Work with the Accessibility team to make routine manual accessibility improvements to initials and updates, including editing and proofing image descriptions.
- Prepare print production files for third-party vendor conversion, perform first-round quality control of the completed ebook, and manage any subsequent vendor reworks.
- Update ebook files at Client request.
- Troubleshoot and relay quality issues from the market to Clients.
- Route assets through the full production cycle (conversion, quality review/approval, and distribution) according to schedule.
- Maintain title-level database records, updating them with project status, complexity, workflow selection, and additional information.
- Participate in discussions within internal and external teams as we work to improve our production and accessibility processes and the digital reading experience.
Minimum Qualifications
- Copyediting and/or Proofreading Skills
- Experience with HTML, CSS, and HTML editing software
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to track multiple projects traveling on different schedules simultaneously
- Ability to manage time effectively amid changing priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to ask questions and raise issues
- Strong sense of teamwork
- Proficiency in MS Office applications
- Proficiency in Mac OS
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in customer service driven environments
- Experience with creating and/or editing EPUB files
- Experience with File Maker Pro (or other database software)
Key skills/competency
- Ebook Production
- Accessibility Review
- HTML/CSS Editing
- Copyediting
- Proofreading
- Quality Control
- Project Management
- Database Management
- Vendor Coordination
- Digital Publishing
How to Get Hired at Penguin Random House
- Research Penguin Random House's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their commitment to quality and diversity in publishing.
- Tailor your resume effectively: Customize your resume to highlight copyediting, proofreading, HTML/CSS proficiency, and project management skills specifically relevant to digital content production at Penguin Random House.
- Showcase accessibility knowledge: Emphasize any experience or understanding of ebook accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and how you contribute to inclusive digital reading experiences.
- Prepare for skill-based interviews: Be ready to discuss concrete examples of your proofreading accuracy, HTML editing capabilities, and organizational processes in a deadline-driven environment.
- Demonstrate teamwork and communication: Share instances where your strong sense of teamwork and effective communication skills led to successful project outcomes within a collaborative setting.
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