Scribe offers a casual work environment, flexible hours, and the opportunity to work closely with developments in electronic publishing.
To apply, fill out our online application form or send a resume and cover letter to Scribe via e-mail. Resumes and cover letters can also be mailed to our office, but because we operate in an electronic environment, candidates who apply electronically will be given preference.
Please be sure to note the location of the available position. Most jobs are available at both our Philadelphia and Florida locations. However, a few are specific to one of our production centers.
Employee will be responsible for assisting in the management and development of all of Scribe's Web-based tools and products. Included in these responsibilities is work involved in the development of SQL database-driven Web sites using PHP-driven open source systems, and helping to develop our Scribe Publishing System tools. Other duties include semantic tagging to electronic documents, data conversion and multiple electronic book development from disparate sources.
Employee will be responsible for assisting in the management and development of all of Scribe's Web-based tools and products. Included in these responsibilities is work involved in the development of SQL database-driven Web sites using PHP-driven open source systems, and helping to develop our Scribe Publishing System tools. Other duties include semantic tagging to electronic documents, data conversion and multiple electronic book development from disparate sources.
Employee should possess Web site maintenance and development skills. Ability to learn quickly, attention to detail, strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines are essential. Preference given to those with knowledge of SGML, XML, XSL, copyediting, and publishing production processes. QuarkXPress, regular expressions, publishing experience, and foreign languages (especially Spanish) helpful.
Skills required include:
This is an entry level position intended to lead to other positions at Scribe. Initially, the employee will be responsible for data conversion, document scanning, data entry and project-related administrative work. Employee also will be responsible for naming, tracking and transferring electronic files, and for adhering to our production management system. Once these skills are attained, additional responsibilities (and compensation) will follow.
Candidates must demonstrate a thorough mastery of the English language (grammar, syntax, vocabulary), be able to type accurately and possess good knowledge of a word processor (e.g., Microsoft WORD) and a computer operating system (e.g., Windows XP). Ability to work independently, pay attention to detail, remain organized, and manage time is necessary. Knowledge of a second language is preferred.
This is an entry level that is the stepping stone to become a book designer and typesetter. The position is geared to those with both technical and design interests. Initially, the employee will be responsible for learning our Well-Formed Document Workflow. The employee also will be responsible for learning to follow our procedures (which include file naming, tracking and transferring electronic files), and for adhering to our production management system. Once these skills are attained, additional responsibilities (and compensation) will follow.
Candidates must demonstrate a thorough mastery of the English language, and have solid computer skills. Ability to work independently, pay attention to detail, remain organized, and manage time is necessary. Knowledge of a second language (especially Spanish) is preferred.
The Sales Representative will, independently, prospect and act as a sales catalyst to publishers and other businesses.
Responsibilities include prospecting, setting appointments, meeting with potential clients and assisting with customer relations. The sales representative will be strongly supported by Scribe's Director of Publisher Services, and will be provided with collateral materials. Compensation is commission based. This is an excellent opportunity for those who have good connections to those who create content (publishers, associations, large businesses, etc.)
Strong sales ability is crucial. It is helpful to have knowledge of the publishing process and computer technologies. It is also helpful to have an understanding mark-up languages (HTML, XML, SGML) and their applications.
The production manager is responsible to make sure that all projects are efficiently completed according to specification, on schedule, and to the quality expected for the job. In that role, the production manager is responsible (with the direction/support of others) for the overall management, supervision and completion of all projects.
There are three key roles which are required in order to insure that all projects are started, completed and submitted according to deadlines.
Ensure that sufficient staff are in place with appropriate qualifications for each project:
Manage projects and production systems:
Direct/oversee all communication, reports, updates and project status with clients
Employee must have excellent organizational and management skills. Knowledge of QuarkXPress, and InDesign, is required. Candidates who are familiar with regular expressions, mark-up languages, scripting languages, or are bi-lingual, will be favored. Prior publishing experience preferred.