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The McGraw-Hill Companies Job Vacancy
Details Of Job Vacancy with The McGraw-Hill Companies
Posted on: Jul-01-2008 See all Jobs with The McGraw-Hill Companies
 
Job Details

Position: Production Assistant

Job Description:

Through online learning and multimedia tools, students of all ages, teachers and professionals are engaged, stimulated and empowered to succeed by McGraw-Hill Education the world over. We're changing the way people learn. McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is the largest pre-K through 12th grade publisher in the U.S. and a leading global provider of educational materials and professional information.

The School Solutions Group of McGraw-Hill has an immediate opening for a Production Assistant within the New York location.

Position Responsibilities:

Assist production managers with product development of basal publishing print and technology products.

Create, monitor and track multiple project schedules.

Monitor, traffic and log pages in K4 Publishing System or a traditional paper workflow

Communicate project information to internal and external project teams, production managers and directors.

Maintain critical project information in database.

Schedule and attend status meetings to understand the scope of assigned and upcoming projects.

Prepare project status and meeting agendas

Prepare cost estimates and forecasts

Create transmittals and prepare packages for shipping

Independently handle 1/c ancillary product as assigned my production manager or director.

Retrieve application files from vendors after completion of work.

Participate in developing methods to enhance departmental and interdepartmental interactions and procedures




Qualifications

Proficient with Excel, FileMaker Pro, Word, Adobe Acrobat, PDF file format and ftp.

Experience with successfully multi-tasking and following-up with co-workers and/or vendors.

Ability to work under deadline pressure and remain organized.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Attention-to-detail is a must.

Ability to troubleshoot project issues and be a decisive problem solver.

Experience working on a team and individually.

Ability to take ownership of daily tasks and special projects as assigned.

General understanding of Adobe Creative Suite.





Company Informaton
Job Location New York, NY
Company Name The McGraw-Hill Companies
 
 
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