Manager, Book Publishing

Speedy Publishing Canada Limited is seeking a
Manager with several years of experience in Illustrated Book Publishing.

REQUIREMENTS:
Languages - English; Education - Bachelor's degree; Experience - 3+ years

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establish procedures and implement policies in publishing house; Plan and maintain production schedules; Resolve production issues, delays, and work flow efficiently; Recruit, hire and supervise staff; Prepare budgets and monitor revenues and expenses; Ensure compliance with copyright, permissions, and licensing requirements; Initiate or approve development of books; Liaise with authors, and illustrators; Oversee book production, from idea generation to publication; Keep track of all file versions and documents throughout the publishing process; Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements; Plan page layouts and electronically alter shape, size and positions of illustrations and text; Estimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrations; Design and layout pages; Collaborate with marketing and sales teams on distribution schedules and launch plans; and Liaise with distribution retailers and wholesalers.

WORK LOCATION:
647 Bedford Hwy, Suite 101, Halifax, NS, B3M0A5

Salary - $38.25 hourly, 30 to 40 hours per week
Benefits - Dental plan, Health care plan

Work setting - Publishing house

Specialization and technology knowledge:
MS Windows, MS Excel, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Akvis, Google Spreadsheet, Google Drive, Dropbox, Screencast -Video Training Software, Upwork Recruitment Service tool.

How to Apply:
Send resume with letters attesting experience to admin@speedypublishing.ca