Online Content Specialist

Computercraft Corporation

Bethesda, MD

Full Time

Mid Level

65k-85k

10 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Computercraft seeks a highly skilled individual to perform comprehensive review of electronic submissions to the National Library of Medicine's (NLM) digital archives. The successful candidate will work to ensure that data files accurately represent the original content - full text as well as figures, tables, etc. This is a full-time position that is currently remote and may include on-site work in Bethesda, Maryland. The role involves processing content, ensuring data accuracy, conducting data analysis, troubleshooting errors, and serving as a liaison between authors, publishers, and NLM.

Key Responsibilities

Process content and load to database using web based tools and UNIX scripts
Check accuracy and integrity of source data and online presentation of content
Conduct data analysis and troubleshoot errors; coordinate with appropriate personnel to solve programming and content-related issues
Track incoming content and the progress of work on multiple projects in development or production stages
Answer helpdesk queries from users
Serve as a liaison between authors and/or publishers and the NLM

Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree
Two years experience in publishing or library science environment
Familiarity with online publications, specifically electronic journals or books
Positive attitude; displays flexibility and patience in a high-volume work environment
Aptitude managing multiple projects at once
Ability to communicate technical and non-technical information effectively to publishers, developers, and data providers
Ability to conduct data analysis and work with developers to implement solutions
Ability to work with complex, detailed information
Knowledge of XML and/or HTML
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills

Nice to Have

Experience with bibliographic cataloging metadata (MARC, RDA, ISSN Centre)
Experience managing production workflow of an online publication
Expertise with electronic image formats (TIFF, GIF, JPEG, EPS, PNG) and with image creation software (for example, Adobe Photoshop)
Experience editing journal or book content or in journal or book production
Experience with UNIX/Linux in a data production environment

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Experience in publishing or library science environment

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, vision, and disability and life insurance
A 401(k) plan with matching
Paid leave starting at 128 hours/year for the first 3 years of employment
11 paid holidays
Standard 40-hour work week
Opportunity to work alongside a team of highly accomplished professionals

Working at Computercraft Corporation

Provides an excellent benefits package and promotes a positive work-life balance with a standard 40-hour work week and a collaborative team environment.

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