Digital Publication Technical Assistant (at the rank of Clerk I/ II) in the Hong Kong University Press (Ref.:532276) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totaling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance)
Join Hong Kong University Press (HKU Press) as we celebrate our upcoming 70th anniversary in 2026! We are seeking a dynamic Digital Publication Technical Assistant to enrich our digital collections. If you have a passion for academic publishing, especially on digital publishing, we would love for you to join our journey! Reporting to Digital Publishing Manager and Production Manager, the appointee will manage a variety of digital publishing and marketing tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide accurate instructions and coordinate metadata and file delivery with external vendors
- Prepare files for delivery to multiple print-on-demand and eBook vendors according to specifications provided by Digital Publishing Manager and Production Manager
- Prepare subsidiary rights promotional materials (catalogs/fliers) for Beijing, Taipei, and Frankfurt book fairs
- Support bookshop operations and external marketing events, and Open Access online innovations
- Assist with data entry and database management
- Assist with backlist digitization
- Support OBHK bilingual platform expansion and other digital publishing initiatives
- Perform other duties as required
Qualifications:
- A recognized degree with a minimum of 1 year of experience in the publishing industry or relevant marketing graphic design fields.
- Highly professional fluency in spoken English and Cantonese, as well as fluency in written English and traditional Chinese required; moderate proficiency in spoken Putonghua and written simplified Chinese highly desirable
- Knowledge of eBook creation in multiple formats and offset printing standards highly desirable
- Intermediate to expert-level user of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat)
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and XML, digital graphic design and basic typesetting skills, and experience with other emerging electronic formats highly desirable
Those with lower qualifications and/or less experience may be considered for appointment as Clerk II.
A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.
The University only accepts online applications for this position. Applicants should apply online, uploading an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start as soon as possible, and continue until July 18, 2025, or until the position is filled, whichever is earlier.
