Magazine Production, Creative & Digital Media Services (South Bay LA)

Magazine Production, Creative & Digital Media Services (South Bay LA)

South Bay Digs is looking for an enthusiastic motivated Production, Creative Digital Media Assistant to join our team!

South Bay Digs is an innovative multi-channel marketing platform for the hyper local real estate community in the South Bay of Los Angeles. In just over a year, we have become the largest real estate media platform in the South Bay and are gearing up for major growth in 2012.

We are looking for a collaborative self-starter who has a passion for 'disruptive media', loves CREATIVE DESIGN, marketing social media, and is motivated to make an impact. This is an excellent opportunity for the prospective candidate to grow with a dynamic emerging company from the ground up.

POSITION SUMMARY
Are you meticulous with details, obsessed with getting things right and passionate about dotting your I's and crossing your T's? Are you a highly motivated self-starter? Do you understand the implications of the Digital Media Revolution and want to work with a next-gen disruptive media company? If so, we want to talk to you about joining our production team. We're a target audience, multi-media solutions company that is growing fast and looking to expand in 2012.

We publish a Local Real Estate Magazine in South Bay, and are looking for an ambitious and energetic production digital media assistant who has strong organizational, creative, proofreading and computer skills and an enthusiastic attitude; likes to take ownership of projects; thrives on tight deadlines; and is able to multitask and juggle projects. Our mantra is "whatever it takes" to get the job done. The successful candidate will be responsible for the production of various creative / marketing / promotional materials for print and various digital media. This position is a growth position within the company as we continue to expand to new markets. The job is a permanent position and would suit someone with a passion in magazines, digital media and web publishing.

DUTIES
Works directly with the Creative Director Marketing Director on all production, ad traffic, design assist, and digital media services.
Works directly with the Creative Director Marketing Director on collecting all ad materials by posted deadlines.
Works directly with the Creative Director Marketing Director on creating / designing / implementing various creative services offered by the company.
Proof final ad material on magazine close for accurate production.
Provide design support on all titles and assist in daily production of magazine layout.
Provide design support on all creative marketing collateral offered to customers, (flyers, business cards, posters, website, apps, etc.)
Handle ad material changes and support ad design/creation as needed.
Handle uploading and distribution of final production files to printer and outside vendors.
Assist in production of online digital edition of the magazines.
Support the Creative Director in development of rich media publishing services (Apps, Digital Editions, Online Magazines, etc.)
Work on special design projects as needed.

BASIC SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS
A strong creative portfolio.
Must have excellent working knowledge of the following programs:
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Microsoft Office, and database programs (MAC, CS5 or higher.)
Ability to meet deadlines on a daily basis and multi-task in a very fast paced environment.
Be able to work on a number of different projects simultaneously.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Keen attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Must have a strong eye for artistic and creative detail.
Responsible for preparing photographs/graphics for use on marketing materials
Must have experience of uploading graphics and texts to websites and HTML documents and newsletters. Knowledge of any web programming, though not essential, is an advantage.
Familiar with outside printer processes and requirements, (prepress, Kodak INSITE remote proofing / approval, etc.)
Experience in print and electronic magazine/catalog/brochure design and production.
Assist in updating the company's digital media channels, (websites, social media channels, digital editions, etc.)

Submission Details:
If you are a motivated and looking for a challenge with great upside, we look forward to hearing from you. To apply candidates MUST submit Resume, Design portfolio (website and/or PDFs) and compensation history. Resumes without this information will NOT be considered. No phone calls and/or faxes. We look forward to hearing from you!

• Location: South Bay LA
• Compensation: Hourly - range based on experience
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