Winter Break Publishing Internship at Goodheart-Willcox

Goodheart-Willcox is a textbook publisher in Tinley Park, Illinois. The following position is available for Winter Break. See the bottom of the position description for instructions on how to apply.

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Goodheart-Willcox Publisher

 

POSITION:                           Publishing Intern

REPORTS TO:                      Editorial Supervisor and/or Digital Media Supervisor

DIRECT REPORTS:             None

POSITION STATUS:          Nonexempt

PREPARED BY:                    Digital Media Supervisor

PREPARED ON:                  February 13, 2019

 

SCOPE

The scope of this position is to assist the editorial and digital media teams in any way that facilitates the development of G-W printed and digital products. As a publishing intern, you will work and learn day-to-day publishing tasks and be part of a team environment.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist with calling reviewers and back-end administration processes both internal and external ensuring that reviewers are paid and have a pleasant experience with Goodheart-Willcox.
• Uses spreadsheets and databases to track administrative and editorial activities.
• Assist with Internet-based photo research, as needed, and maintains digital photo files.
• Perform basic copyediting and proofreading as needed in a digital environment.
• Perform other general clerical administrative responsibilities.
• Prepare digital manuscript copy and digital art for production.
• Assist with quality control testing of digital products across operating systems, browsers, and mobile devices.
• Assist with quality control of eBook production and accuracy of eBook content.
• Use Adobe Reader to quality control PDF form fields and accessibility text.
• Use Adobe LiveCycle to create PDF based form fields.
• Help create and correct close captioning scripts for videos.
• Perform miscellaneous task such as filing, photocopying, scanning and cleaning, creating art sheets, and formatting test questions.
• All other duties as instructed or assigned.

 

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• 3.2 GPA or above.
• Able to participate in a twelve-week internship session.
• Work on site in Tinley Park, IL.
• Must have excellent writing and communication skills.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with other Goodheart-Willcox employees in order to participate in meetings and employee training sessions.
• Ability to collaborate actively with others in a cross-functional team environment.
• Must be highly organized, efficient, and a hard worker.
• A professional demeanor is essential.

 

 

TECHNOLOGY

• Some related experience and / or general office experience preferred.

• Must be proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Windows, Word, and PowerPoint. Digital media and publishing programs are a plus.
• Must be proficient in use of Internet for research.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must sit for up to four consecutive hours at a time throughout an eight-hour workday.
• Must view high-resolution computer monitor up to four consecutive hours at a time throughout an eight-hour workday.
• Must be able to listen to audio content on headphones for up to four consecutive hours at a time throughout an eight-hour workday.
• Must have the manual dexterity to operate a computer key board, telephone, copy machine and other standard office equipment.

$12/hr. To apply email your resume to Deirdra Coleman, Human Resources Generalist, dcoleman@g-w.com