Designation : Executive Technical Support – Digital Publishing
Digital Archives & ePublishing
Location: Kottayam, Kerala
Company: DC Books
Department: Publishing Technology / Digital Publishing
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
DC Books is looking for a detail-oriented and technically proficient Executive Technical Support – Digital Publishing to support digital publishing operations, archival management, and eBook production activities. The role involves managing archived publication assets, providing technical support to editorial and proofreading teams, and coordinating digital workflows to ensure efficient and secure publishing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate PDF creation from archived sources including CD/DVD media and DTP servers.
- Search and retrieve archived files and verify the availability of soft copies.
- Prepare colophon information and maintain data centre documentation.
- Scan archived publications and generate PDFs for various projects.
- Provide technical support to proofreading teams, including assistance with Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Word.
- Support editorial teams in font management, software troubleshooting, and translation page count calculations.
- Verify final backups and ensure completed publications are securely archived on the DC backup server.
- Prepare and transfer file packages for reprints to DTP and design teams.
- Coordinate eBook production and conversion processes using Adobe InDesign.
- Provide technical support to eBook production teams and customers.
- Maintain and support legacy PageMaker-based eBook files.
- Validate and manage eBook metadata to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Assist in improving digital publishing workflows and archival processes.
Qualifications
Preferred qualifications:
- BCA
- B.Tech
- MCA
- Candidates with experience in ePublishing, digital publishing, or publishing technology will be given preference.
- Fresh candidates with relevant educational background and willingness to learn may also apply.
Experience
- 1–5 years of experience in publishing, ePublishing, DTP, digital archives, or related technical support roles preferred.
- Experience in the publishing industry will be an added advantage.
- Candidates without publishing experience may be considered and provided training.
Technical Skills
- Adobe InDesign
- Microsoft Word
- PDF creation and management
- eBook conversion workflows
- Metadata management
- File archiving and backup procedures
- Font management and troubleshooting
- Basic understanding of DTP and publishing workflows
Key Competencies
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving ability
- Technical aptitude
- Team collaboration
- Process orientation
- Documentation and organizational skills
Experience in publishing and digital publishing environments will be considered an added advantage.
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
