Production Assistant

Job Description

The Production Assistant acts as general support for the Director of Production. The first point of contact for internal departments, the Production Assistant prepares images and manuscript for typesetters and printers, supports and maintains smooth processes, and keeps data up to date.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Maintaining the database
Liaising with printers
Sourcing and enhancing interior art
Reviewing proofs
Tracking inventory for reprints
Producing back jackets and facilitating covers for books
Spearheading non-book products
Tracking corrections that need to be made for reprints, and updating PDFs, etc. as corrections are made

Skills:
The ability to work independently and to show initiative
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
An eagle eye to spot errors on proofs
A willingness to learn Photoshop and InDesign
Comfortable working in Excel/google spreadsheets

This position is in-office only.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Lexann at officemanager@sophiainstitute.com

About the Employer

Sophia Institute Press publishes and distributes faithful Catholic classics and new texts by the great enduring figures of the Catholic intellectual tradition. Sophia was established to nurture the spiritual, moral, and cultural life of souls and to spread the Gospel of Christ in conformity with the authentic teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. In 25 years, Sophia has published more than 200 titles and distributed nearly 2.5 million books worldwide.

Sophia also serves as a leading online source for Catholic commentary, devotions, and other spiritual and practical resources. Our two major online platforms include www.CrisisMagazine.com and www.CatholicExchange.com.