Teacher Trainer

Key Responsibilities

1. Pre-Press & PDF Checking

• Check book PDFs before sending them for printing.
• Verify page size, page sequence, margins, fonts, alignment, images and overall layout.
• Check print-ready files for basic technical and formatting errors.
• Coordinate with DTP, Design and Editorial teams for corrections.
• Maintain records of approved and revised files.

2. Production & Publishing Coordination

• Track the status of books from finalization to printing.
• Maintain book-wise production schedules and deadlines.
• Follow up with concerned teams for pending corrections and approvals.
• Ensure files are released for printing as per the planned schedule.
• Maintain proper records of print approvals and final files.

3. Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain Excel sheets, trackers, reports and pre-press documentation.
• Organize digital files, folders and version history.
• Maintain records of book titles, editions, pages, status and printing requirements.
• Prepare daily/weekly status reports for management.
• Support documentation related to authors, printers and vendors.

4. Coordination & Follow-Up

• Coordinate with Editorial, DTP, Design, Production, Printing and Accounts teams.
• Follow up with authors/editors for manuscript submissions, corrections and approvals.
• Coordinate with printing vendors regarding file submission and job status.
• Escalate delays or critical issues to the concerned department/management.

5. Billing & Vendor/Author Records

• Maintain author/vendor billing and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with Accounts for invoices, payments and pending documentation.
• Maintain proper records of vendor communication and follow-ups.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of MS Excel, MS Office and Google Drive/Google Workspace.
• Basic understanding of PDF handling and print-ready files.
• Good communication and follow-up skills.
• Strong coordination and documentation abilities.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple books/projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of printing, publishing or pre-press processes will be an advantage.
• Gujarati and English communication skills preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

• Timely completion of pre-press activities.
• Accuracy of PDF/file checking.
• Minimum errors in files released for printing.
• Timely follow-up and closure of corrections.
• Proper maintenance of production trackers and documentation.
• Adherence to publishing and printing deadlines.
• Effective coordination between departments and vendors.