Publishing Specialist/Production Artist

$77,646 - $86,278/Yr

Aquent - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Publishing Specialist/Production Artist role is a temporary position focused on updating and creating various communication materials, including print, PDF, and presentation formats. The specialist will work with established templates and customize materials based on client needs while adhering to brand and style guidelines. This position requires strong software skills, particularly in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, and emphasizes detail orientation, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Updates data, formatting, layout, design and content for print, PDF and presentation materials based on established templates in PowerPoint using the Seismic platform
• Updates and creates charts, graphs, templates, and exhibits to be used in communications materials, websites, and/or presentations
• May prepare presentation and notes files for use in meetings and webcasts
• Customizes materials based on client needs while still applying brand, style and data presentation guidelines
• Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 (advanced) and Microsoft Excel (intermediate; charting skills critical)
• Demonstrates strong detail orientation, process orientation, organizational, and multi-tasking skills; ability to effectively manage an unpredictable workload and meet established deadlines
• Demonstrates a keen ability to problem solve and manage ambiguity
• Demonstrates analytical thinking, an eye for detail and ability to spot trends and variances in data; able to work with large volumes of data from multiple sources
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate with diverse working styles and with team members across business units; initiative to work and learn independently; proactively contribute to department goals; and ability to lead others while maintaining effective business relationships with associates throughout the organization
• Demonstrates the ability to learn new applications, as needed

Requirements

• Familiarity with financial concepts and the investment industry, including key data elements
• Experience working in a creative corporate environment for at least 1-3 years

Benefits

• Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans
• Paid sick leave
• Retirement plans with a match
• Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium