Jobs At UKC


Job Title: UKC Publications Production Assistant

Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Hours per Week: 40

Benefits: Life and health insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, 401(k)

Job Description and Requirements for Production Assistant, for three international publications (two monthly and one bi-monthly). Advertisements typically exceed 150. The production schedule for each magazine is two weeks from start to finish.

1. Requirements:
a. Punctuality and attendance
b. Dependability
c. Ability to adhere to strict and numerous deadlines
d. Strong attention to detail
e. Strong customer service
f. Positive attitude
g. Clear communication skills
h. Strong typing (50-60 words per minute) and computer skills
i. Ability to multi-task

2. Experience in the following programs preferred
a. Quark Xpress and/or Adobe Photoshop (any layout program, InDesign, Pagemaker, etc, is acceptable if enough experience is held).
b. Microsoft Word
c. Microsoft Excel
i. Additional beneficial experience:
1. AS400
2. Adobe Acrobat
3. Distiller

3. Experience with the following equipment is a necessity:
a. Photo scanner
b. fax machine
c. copy machine

4. Duties consist of and typically go beyond (applies to all three publications):
a. Input of advertising information. Inputting is required to be done in a timely manner while paying attention to all pertinent details.
b. Ad design and compilation of ads
c. Independent design of logos, bumper stickers and pins for various UKC licensed events
d. Ability to minimally proofread and adjust grammar and punctuation as necessary.
e. Take phone calls from customers regarding placing ads, ad design, subscription concerns and article submissions.
f. Process subscription orders and assist in putting on subscriptions according to specific deadlines in order to complete monthly mailing lists.
g. Assist Vice President of Media with various projects.

Please send cover letter and resume to Tanya Raab at traab@ukcdogs.com