Job Description

Cognella is seeking Production Assistants to join us for our summer season! This is an excellent opportunity for students or recent graduates to gain valuable experience in a publishing environment while building exceptional learning tools.

Production Assistants will work regular hours remotely but will closely collaborate with the rest of the team via Zoom, email, etc. This position will require a time commitment of roughly 20-29 hours per week.

Sample duties include:

• Checking PDF proofs and fixing errors
• Formatting and uploading eLearning activities (flashcards, quizzes, videos, etc.)
• Recording bibliographic information in our online portal
• Sending files to our printers
• Proofreading

Our ideal candidates will be efficient, organized, have great attention to detail, and want to positively impact student learning. A desire to learn about the world of publishing is a huge plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of at least 2 years of college-level coursework
• Superb attention to detail (We can’t stress this enough!)
• Excellent computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Proven communication and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize daily work to meet deadlines, ensure efficient workflow, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must have a computer and be willing to connect to our office VPN for work. Must have a fast and reliable internet connection. A dual monitor setup is preferred but not required.

Reports to: Production Manager, Custom & Digital Learning

Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Seasonal (through mid-August) 

Start date: Mid-April 

Location: This is a remote position.

Compensation: $16-17/hour

To apply: To be considered for this role, please apply on Indeed.com: https://www.indeed.com/job/seasonal-production-assistant-f5fe22cbd42bb20b. All submissions will be held in confidence.

Cognella, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Recruiters, please do not contact this job post.

About Us:

Cognella® is redefining academic publishing by creating teacher-driven, student-centric higher education course materials in print and digital formats under three imprints: Cognella® Academic Publishing, Cognella® Custom, and Cognella® Active Learning. Cognella also publishes engaging nonfiction titles featuring modern perspectives as Cognella® Press. Learn more at www.cognella.com. 

Cognella has been awarded a Top Workplace designation by the San Diego Union-Tribune from 2017 to 2024 (eight consecutive years). We are proud to offer Cognella team members a work environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and the opportunity to contribute significantly toward the goals of the company.

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