Friday, August 24, 2012

Assistant Copy Producer needed in Midtown, NYC

Send your resume if you'd like to work for our lovely retail client as an Assistant Copy Producer.

You will be responsible for assisting the Copy Production Department on the preparation of catalogue files with product information. Organize data and preps documents in InDesign through use of merchant folders and factsheets. Including picking up existing copy and entering copy facts into InDesign document. Proofread assigned catalogues against the Mainframe database for factual accuracy at each distribution. Support Copy Production team on trafficking and execution of assigned catalogues.

This role is data entry and reverse data entry (checking pages against a source).

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Organizes and enters product information on page through use of merchant folders and factsheets
• Format text on new items; on old items, pick up recent copy from most current media and format appropriately
• Communicate unresolved issues on folder/factsheet to Copy Producer
• Proofreads assigned catalogues against the Mainframe database for factual accuracy at each distribution

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to project manage and meet tight deadlines
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high pressure, deadline oriented environment
• Must be detail oriented and organized
• Flexible and able juggle multiple priorities in everyday work
• Team player and highly organized thinker
• Willing to occasionally work late to meet tough deadlines
• Flexibility with deadlines and revisions

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Bachelor’s degree in English, or related area
• Minimum of 1 years work experience in a copy, trafficking, publishing or related detail oriented field required
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Fluency in Mac/InDesign – with experience creating documents and using style sheets, typesetting and making heavy corrections within InDesign for publications
• Previous fashion/retail background preferred, but not limited to catalogue experience
• Understanding of typesetting, art and production terminology
• Data entry
• Proofreading knowledge

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Must be able to read and write English
• Ability to operate a computer
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to view catalogue pages

Feel free to spread the word or refer friends. Here is the email to send resumes or any questions ameet@kinetiCreative.com