Oceanphos is an independent media company, and book publishing is part of what we do.
We are hiring an assistant to format and typeset our books for print and ebook. A book has hundreds of small details that readers notice when they are wrong. This role is for someone who notices them first. Commencement is immediate.
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What you will do
- Format and typeset manuscripts for print and ebook, following our house style.
- Check every page: headings, spacing, page numbers, running heads, table of contents, and line and page breaks.
- Prepare print-ready PDF and ebook files to each platform's specifications.
- Make corrections quickly and accurately, and keep a clear record of each version.
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Who we are looking for
- You pay close attention to detail. A misplaced space or a wrong page number bothers you.
- You can follow a style guide and a written process exactly.
- You are patient with long, careful work.
- You are reliable and consistent. This is a full-time, steady daily role.
- You are honest, and you ask instead of guessing.
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You must have
- A good working laptop with at least 8 GB of RAM.
- Reliable power: generator, inverter or solar backup, so an outage does not stop the day.
- A reliable internet service provider with enough data for daily work.
- Strong attention to detail.
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Nice to have
- Experience with book formatting tools such as Vellum, Atticus, Adobe InDesign, or advanced Microsoft Word.
- Familiarity with print and ebook publishing platforms.
- Proofreading experience.