Jobs

GENERAL INFORMATION
PDG is interested in reviewing qualified candidate's resumes and portfolios. Each area of employment below has an explanation as to what "qualified" means. If your background, education, or skill level does not match our requirements, please do not apply. Also, be sure to consult the "Submissions" page for details on how to approach us and how and where to send information or materials.

Most tasks are handled by staff with any overflow or specialty needs being outsourced to freelancers. Some areas of employment (like proofreading) are completely outsourced. It is important to understand that creating a book (or publishing a book) requires a different temperament as well as special creative and organizational skills. Editing, illustration, formatting, and design skills that are adequate in general advertising and marketing firms and graphic design studios often fall short in the book publishing arena. Candidates (both staff positions and freelancers), during the review or interview process, will be tested on relevant areas of expertise (editing, layout, design, illustration, etc.).

MARKETING
Marketing tasks and positions are broken down into specific areas. Some areas overlap and are handled by one person.

Marketing administrative support: This position is part-time, flexible, and requires that employee be able to work in our main office in Roseville, CA. Employee must be extremely organized and possess an outgoing personality. History would include one or more of these; Two-year degree in marketing, two years on-the-job experience in a marketing, an advertising, or a sales department.

Marketing research: This position is part-time, flexible, and requires that employee be able to work both at a home office and in our main office in Roseville, CA. Must be able to perform "detective" work on the internet and enjoy speaking with strangers and asking questions. History would include one or more of these; Two-year degree in Marketing or Research/Statistics, and/or two years on-the-job experience in a marketing, an advertising, or a sales department.

Marketing copy writing: This position is outsourced to freelancers. Must be able to demonstrate excellent sales/advertising writing skills. History would include one or more of these; A four-year degree in Advertising with a minor in English, however, candidate's portfolio and references will be the strongest determining factors.

Marketing: Feature writing: This position is outsourced to freelancers. Must be able to demonstrate excellent "storytelling" writing skills with sales/advertising intent. History would include one or more of these; A four-year degree in English with a minor in Advertising/Marketing, however, candidate's portfolio (previous magazine and newspaper published articles/features), and references will be the strongest determining factors.

Marketing sales: This position is part-time, flexible, and requires that employee be able to work at a home office and/or in our main office in Roseville, CA. Position is a commission based job. History would include one or more of these; Four years on-the-job experience in a manufacturer's sales department or two years experience selling books for a publisher. Must have an understanding of book trade and wholesale sales protocol.

EDITING, WRITING, AND PROOFREADING
All of these tasks are performed by outsourced contract/partners or freelancers. Please see our discussion (Custom Publishing Area) of how we break down editing tasks.

PRODUCTION: DESIGN, FORMATTING, ILLUSTRATION, AND PHOTOGRAPHY
These tasks and positions are handled by in-house staff or contract/partners, with overflow projects or specialty skills being outsourced to freelancers. Designers must possess a four-year graphic design degree from a reputable university. Formatting and layout personnel must possess at least a two-year degree in graphic design or visual communication. Education must include strong art, design, and page layout skills and software training.