R0035961

Production Associate - Journal Production Editor

MD or Remote, U.S.

The Production Associate - Journal Production Editor is responsible for managing the quality of the print and online content, which includes copyediting and composition.

Production Editors are the main point of contact for internal and external customers, provide feedback to vendors, manage the schedule from submission to print and online deliveries, and monitor page usage and other journal metrics.

This position will work from a remote home office and can be based anywhere in the United States.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages and coordinates the preparation and tracking of all journal content for successful and timely distribution to print and online publication.
• Manages the editing and proof process, including copyediting, as necessary. Also responsible for the quality of all content deliverables, managing the posting of article prepub, data supplements and online journal and supplemental digital content.
• Primary day-to-day communication with authors and editorial offices. Responsible for strict adherence to schedules.
• Manage and monitor production schedules, including advertising deadlines.
• Communicate status of content at all stages through delivery of content to print, posting of publish ahead of print content online, and posting final content to electronic journal platform.
• Confirm that all material (manuscript and art) is complete, accurate, and meets our quality expectations.
• Manage the editing and coding of manuscript, including managing the proof correction process.
• Interact with and manage internal and external customers (publishers, editors, authors, societies) and vendors. Primary liaison with editor and editorial offices.

Primary contact with the author for journals edited in-house.

Resolve issues quickly and keep production process moving.

Maintain and monitor additions to standard template designs for existing or new journal and product designs.

Also, ensure that all changes or additions adhere to the Content Organization guidelines and keep production process moving.

• Identify the need for face-to-face customer meetings including the planning and participation in the meetings.
• Manage the coding / posting of data supplements and static pages to journal web sites
• Monitor page budgets, alterations and other production costs, and additional cost-saving initiatives.
• Responsible for performing quality review of print issues.
• Responsible for tracking receipt of and managing processing and quality of ads.
• Manage advertising placement instructions (insertion orders); clarify contradictory orders.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. Degree in English, Production Design, or journalism preferred.

Required Experience :

• 1+ years previous experience in production, editing, and multi-media publishing, including online, podcasts, and video
• Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook scheduling skills

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

• Experience with managing vendor / freelance work strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of production support for content delivery on digital platforms
• Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills

Travel : potentially up to 5%

Seeking a production assistant for a small but thriving kitchen with expanding demands. Hours : Full-Time; Flexible.

Daily duties may include :

• Inventory and re-stock of prepared foods
• Producing sauces and dips in our refrigerated grab and go retail case
• Producing in high volume staple house made snacks such as pita chips and crostini
• Creating an assortment of green and deli salads for our lunch service

Examples of production tasks include :

• Basic prep (breaking down produce, cutting onions etc.)
• Following recipes to create basic sauces, dips and salads
• Assembly of entrees, packaging of dips, spreads, salads and other retail products
• Solid knife skills are a plus.
• Applicant must be detail-oriented, good at following instructions, and a good communicator. A sense of urgency is a must.
• No experience required; we are willing to train the right candidate. Additional responsibility and growth opportunities are available for excelling hires.

COMPENSATION : this position is hourly, $20.00

Production

Salem, MA

Starting at $12.75 per hour

Our client is a premier, SQF certified supplier of gluten free baked goods for over 20 years to an expanding segment of the food industry.

Their products can be found in major chains and health stores across the country. We are currently seeking Production Line Packers.

Work Description of the Production Worker

• Pack product while always keeping food safety in mind.
• Document work for product traceability.
• Able to identify various allergens in facility to prevent potential cross contamination.
• Maintain a clean work environment by performing basic sanitation.
• Effectively and safely operate equipment as required.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet standards.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required as Essential of the Production Worker

• Thorough understanding of food safety policies and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• The ability to read, write, and comprehend information provided to them. Maintain records to ensure control.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Flexible schedule required.

Description

The Boston Conservatory at Berklee seeks production technicians and costumers to work on our Theater, Dance, Opera and Music events.

Stage electricians, light board programmers, audio personnel, carpenters, Stage Supervisors, stitchers, wardrobe personnel, general production support.

Required Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of production / performing arts experience required.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will employment relationship.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee :

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions.

Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at or call 617-747-2375.

Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

Employee Type : Casual

Casual

Description

The role of the Supervisor is to supervise the production line workers. They are responsible for the routine communication of job assignments, training for specific product runs, and placement of Line Workers in assignments as required for the day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Before shift starts physically and visually inspect the assigned work area for any safety hazards.
• During shift operations continuously observe for safety hazards.
• Be observant for employee safety in addition to GMP compliance and make immediate corrections to GMP discrepancies as needed and report them to the supervisor / manager.
• Responsible to ensure safety to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and put safety and food quality first.
• Verify components on work order to ensure correct number of components are available for production.
• Ensure all employees abide by the safety regulations.
• Ensure that all employees are wearing their PPE.
• Ensure that all employees are filling out their Safety Cards
• Responsible to always keep line clean of any debris.
• Assign work to Line Workers
• Train Line Workers how to meet the daily productions goals.
• Update production metrics on hourly production whiteboard
• Ensure paperwork for skid tickets, line checks, and quality checks are being conducted.
• Contact Indirect Labor Material Handler to bring additional components for production line as needed.
• Instruct Material Handler (direct labor), Line Workers, and sanitation crew to clean up production line waste during production and when production is complete.
• Escalate production issues to Production Manager as needed.
• Perform quality checks of the line.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

The ideal candidate will have the following :

• Minimum High School Diploma, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment highly preferred.
• Must possess excellent written / verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Should be goal oriented, confident, outgoing, and able to work well under pressure and succeed within a competitive environment.
• Must be able to work independently and demonstrate effective initiative.
• Strong computer skills are necessary including Outlook.
• Must have the ability to look up standard Excel documents.
• Bi-Lingual (English / Spanish) is a plus.
• The physical requirements listed in this section include, but are not limited, to the motor / physical abilities and skills require of the position in order to successfully undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;

reach with hands and arms.

• The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.