Communications Specialist

Job Description

Light & Life publishing is the world’s largest supplier of Orthodox Christian materials. We strive to increase the personal knowledge of Jesus Christ and His Church through the written word. 

The Communications Specialist is a crucial role in this ministerial service. 

The one who fills this position must be able to develop and troubleshoot web-based and windows-based applications using visual programming tools. 

Additionally, applicants must possess the knowledge necessary to trouble shoot local networks and be able to provide individual user hardware and software support. 

Furthermore, applicants must be able to layout books and catalogs using Adobe InDesign and Adobe PhotoShop. They must be able to coordinate the publication of these pieces with printers and must have a working knowledge of the printing process including: color management, printing processes, standard document preparation practices. An ability to manage projects with strict deadlines and the discipline to keep up with regular data entry is a must. Individuals in this position must be able to learn the in-house software systems quickly. They must communicate effectively with people of varying degrees of expertise both verbal and in writing.

Job Requirements

Data Entry:

• Use Open Systems, Atlas, and web utilities to update catalog and website information

Book Publication:

• Paginate manuscripts from a variety of sources including electronic, scanned, or hard copy books using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Applications
• Design and layout covers using Adobe Creative Suite
• Prepare PDF files for the printer using Adobe Acrobat
• The ability to work and coordinate with printers for publication and delivery

Catalog Publication:

• Export data and layout catalog with complete table of contents and index using Atlas and Adobe Creative Suite
• Design and layout covers using Adobe Creative Suite
• Prepare PDF files for the printer using Adobe Acrobat
• The ability to work and coordinate with printers for publication, delivery, and mailing

Forms and Misc. Marketing Pieces:

• Design layout and occasional distribution using Microsoft Office Applications and Adobe Creative Suite

Electronic Newsletter:

• Use web utilities and Adobe Creative Suite to create and send electronic newsletters