Publishing Specialist

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development. 

Publishing Specialist

Home or office based

Responsibilities

Preparation of project files as needed, which may include:

• File conversion and formatting from one file format to another (ex. from PDF to Word),
• Recreation of dead text in source documents,
• Other source formatting adjustments as requested by clients to prepare the files for CAT tool import,
• File alignments in the CAT tool
• Other quality control tasks, as needed
• Review and correct the layout of translated documents that are exported from the CAT tool.
• Troubleshoot document formatting issues as needed. Coordinate and communicate with project managers in a professional and timely manner.
• Provide input and suggestions towards innovating new approaches and product features tailored to team formatting needs.
• Ensure client satisfaction with formatting on all projects under his/her responsibility

Education

• Associates Degree in appropriate field of study, preferably in graphic design or similar field,
• 2+ years of word processing/desktop publishing experience preferred,
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved

Required Experience/Skills

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Advanced knowledge of InDesign
• Experience with formatting and layout requirements of various languages, including Right-to-Left languages or character-based languages
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time management, and communication skills

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Experience with CAT tools and OCR software
• Experience with Illustrator and Photoshop
• Familiarity with the translation industry