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bibliu

Sales Support (Temporary)

Oakland, CA

$17.34/hr

Sales Support (Temporary) Reports To: Store Manager Location: Peralta Community College, 900 Fallon ... We partner with 4,000+ publishers, including Pearson, Oxford University Press, and Wiley to deliver ...

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Temporary publishing refers to short-term roles or contracts within the publishing industry, where individuals are hired to assist with tasks such as editing, proofreading, production, marketing, or administration for a limited period. These positions are often used to cover staff absences, manage increased workloads during peak times, or support specific projects like book launches. Temporary publishing jobs can provide valuable industry experience and may sometimes lead to permanent opportunities. They are common in book, magazine, and digital publishing companies.

What are the typical responsibilities and challenges faced in a temporary publishing role?

In a temporary publishing position, you may be tasked with a variety of responsibilities such as manuscript review, copyediting, coordinating with authors and freelancers, and assisting with production schedules. One common challenge is adapting quickly to different house styles and workflows, as assignments can vary across teams or projects. You'll often collaborate with editors, designers, and marketing staff, so strong communication skills and flexibility are essential. Temporary roles can also offer valuable exposure to different areas of publishing, providing an excellent foundation for future advancement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a temporary publishing professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Temporary Publishing Professional, you need strong editing, writing, and project management skills, typically supported by a degree in English, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with publishing software such as Adobe InDesign, Microsoft Office, and content management systems is often required. Excellent attention to detail, adaptability, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for succeeding in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. These skills and qualities ensure high-quality content production, smooth workflow, and successful collaboration within publishing teams.

What is the difference between Temporary Publishing vs Contract Publishing?

AspectTemporary PublishingContract Publishing
CredentialsRelevant publishing or editing experience, possibly some certificationsSimilar credentials, often with additional contractual or freelance experience
Work EnvironmentTypically in-house or agency-based, short-term assignmentsFreelance or agency-based, project-specific engagements
Employer UsageEmployers hire temporary staff for specific projects or seasonal needsClients hire contractors for specialized tasks or short-term projects

Temporary Publishing and Contract Publishing both involve short-term work in the publishing industry, often requiring similar skills and credentials. Temporary roles are usually in-house positions for specific periods, while contract roles are freelance or project-based. Both options offer flexibility but differ mainly in employment structure and work setting.

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(Temporary) Photo Publisher

Beverly Hills, CA • On-site

Fashion Nova
Apparel and Accessories Stores • 1 - 5K employees

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Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

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ABOUT US
Fashion Nova is the world's leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high-growth categories across its Women, Men, Kids and Beauty divisions. Renowned for delivering the most-wanted styles to millions worldwide, Fashion Nova earned the title of the Top 5 Most-Searched Fashion Brand on Google in 2022, alongside Louis Vuitton and Nike.
Founder & CEO Richard Saghian launched the brand in 2006, from a retail location in Los Angeles. After multiple store openings, Saghian launched the e-commerce website for Fashion Nova in 2013, pioneering a disruptive social commerce model of affordable, on-trend, size-inclusive clothing online - powered by an innovative, social media-first marketing strategy.
Today, Fashion Nova has amassed over 40 million social media followers, with annual sales of approximately $2 billion!
The brand's name has been featured in chart-topping hit songs by Cardi B, Drake, 21 Savage, Saweetie, The Game, Tyga and Offset and its styles have been worn by many celebrities, artists and athletes including Meg The Stallion, Ice Spice, Chris Brown, Floyd Mayweather, Rick Ross, Kourtney Kardashian, and Kylie Jenner
ROLE OVERVIEW
As the temporary eCommerce Photo Publisher, you are responsible for the aesthetic, quality, and consistency of the website by uploading and publishing the proper photos from our studio photo shoots that enhance and sell our product daily. This role is a pivotal part of the company within the Studio Operations Division, as we are the last team to approve every photo that is published on our website.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Work closely with Studio and Retouching teams to ensure that all items shot daily get selected, retouched, and uploaded to our website
  • Understand desires, needs, wants, experience, and expectations of our clients
  • Ensure final images selected from the photo shoots best showcase our brand and products
  • High performance and diligence is key when publishing every product being shot in the Studio, keeping in mind that the images will play a huge role in maximizing sales for each and every product
  • Collaborate with our Retouching team to ensure all images are being retouched according to our standards
  • Responsible for Publishing Editorial PDP Images for Campaign Launches
  • Communicating with Sample, Photography, and Styling teams about product issues such as color correcting, item descriptions, reshoots, and styling discrepancies that may arise
  • Collaborate with Merchandising and Creative teams when new collections are created, ensuring that all products go live at a specific time and that the proper photos are published as lead images
  • Responsible for working at the same consistent pace of the Studio
  • Use multiple platforms to upload images, publish products, and tracking styles being shot while hitting daily KPI goals

ROLE REQUIREMENTS
  • Experience in eCommerce or Studio environment is preferred
  • Knowledge of eCommerce platforms such as Shopify, and Netsuite is a huge plus
  • Knowledge of Creative Force platform is a huge plus
  • Interest in and experience with emerging AI tools and technologies a plus
  • Experience in the fashion industry and with selling consumer product online a plus
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while being flexible and adaptable
  • Keen eye for details and understanding of retouching/editing photos, and styling
  • Ability to meet deadlines with little to no supervision
  • Proactive, self-efficiency, and very organized
  • Effective communication skills, written and verbal
  • High performing team player with leadership and problem solving skills
  • Open to receiving constructive feedback
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while shifting priorities
  • Experience in styling a plus
  • Knowledge of colors, patterns, and textures
  • Ability to follow and execute corporate visual merchandising standards
  • Knowledge of latest fashion trends and forecasting trends
  • BA|BS degree or equivalent working
  • English, additional language(s) an advantage
  • Schedule of this position: Monday - Friday | Core business hours | Onsite

BENEFITS
  • New State-of-the-art HQ located in Beverly Hills
  • Formalized career paths for continued professional growth
  • Comprehensive health insurance across Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
  • Weekly catered lunches & fully-stock kitchen pantry!
  • Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings
  • Summer Fridays Early Departure
  • Team bonding events and programs
  • Attractive employee discounts!

Fashion Nova, LLC, and subsidiaries thereof, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are steadfast in our commitment to equal employment opportunities and pledge that these objectives are reflected in all aspects of our daily operations. We will continue to recruit, hire, train, and advance in employment qualified individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, criminal history, or status as an individual with a disability; and shall not discriminate against any individual, any such characteristic, nor any other classification protected by local, state and|or federal law.
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