Production Assistant, Yeovil Job in Somerset BA218RT, South West UK
We have a vacancy within our busy Catalogue Production team for a Production Assistant.
Working within the Cat production team and reporting into the Planning Manager this varied role requires an individual who is a key team player, self motivated and one who possess excellent communication skills. You'll play a key role in providing the Creative team with support in addition to completing key administrative tasks within the planning team. These will include
- Administration and tracking of artwork and projects within the Trade Publications Team
- Managing job bags, versions, proofs and filling of signed off jobs
- Support of Layout controller's duties i.e preparing proofs, chasing proofs and marking up master copies
- Assisting in the production of Project plans for publications.
- Produce, update and distribute Key Milestone document to relevant stake holders
- Chasing workflow and deadlines with other departments (Buying, Content and Marketing)
- Maintaining work on visual trackers (this will be in connection with weekly reporting and display, you will be collating information from the Team Managers in a word document for distribution via outlook), information is then kept up to date on excel.
- Maintaining display on various visual outputs within the department e.g Production board.
- Administration of SFTV and organising samples, production and delivery of videos.
- Ensuring that audit requirements are being met and escalating to Planning Manager as appropriate
Skills Abilities
- A self-motivated strong team player with the ability to work individually as required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexible and able to work to targets in a deadline driven environment
- Attention to detail and a high standard of numeracy and accuracy are essential
- Excellent keyboard skills
- Experience using MS Packages; must have basic Excel skills
- Layout skills are desirable but not essential
- Experience using Quark Express would be advantageous but not essential
Job Elements
Team Working - Works cooperatively and effectively with others in a team to achieve shared objectives.
Communication - Communicates information, both oral and written, in a clear, accurate and concise manner taking into account the needs of the audience.
Motivation Drive - Sets challenging personal goals and demonstrates personal energy, drive and determination to achieve them even in the face of pressure or problems, whilst maintaining working relationships.
Adaptability - Adopts a flexible approach to work and adapts quickly and effectively to unexpected changes whilst still ensuring objectives are met.
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