At Scribe, we are dedicated to the world of books—and to the craft behind them. Creating books is a highly technical, collaborative process, and while we appreciate the traditions of publishing, we are driven by innovation: developing smarter technology, refining markup languages, and designing processes to create accessible, superior books in every format.
We are looking for employees who share our vision and want to grow with us. Ideal candidates are excited to take on the responsibilities of the listed position while improving the publishing process, striving for excellence, and contributing to new approaches. While each position lists specific requirements, we primarily look for high technical aptitude, excellent language skills, strong organizational skills, and a disposition that is never satisfied with the status quo. We will provide the necessary training, and all experience levels are welcome.
Scribe is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nondisqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by the law. All employment is chosen based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At Scribe, we utilize a hybrid work model. For collaborative purposes, we gather in our offices or via videoconferencing. During training, employees are expected to attend an assigned office on a regular basis. After achieving the ability to work independently, employees may operate with greater flexibility.
The following is a listing of our current openings. Each role includes a listed entry-level starting salary, though final compensation may vary based on skills and experience.
If you are interested and feel you are qualified, we welcome your application. We respond to all submissions that include a cover letter and résumé; please do not call our offices or submit hard-copy applications.
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Book Producer (Typesetter)
Assigned Location(s) and Compensation
- Philadelphia, PA
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type: Full time
Compensation: Salaries start at $38,000 annually. Our competitive benefits package includes fully covered health insurance, a 401(k) plan, generous paid time off, paid holidays, and an elective dental plan.
Overview
Scribe is seeking a typesetter to typeset books. For entry-level employees, we will train in all aspects of publication typesetting. For more experienced typesetters, we will provide training in Scribe’s methdoology. New employees learn the foundational elements of modern book production: applying XML, ebook development, typography and design, and the book publishing process. Then we will help cultivate your production skills so that you can design and typeset to the highest technical and aesthetic standards. The typesetter position offers opportunities to advance as you are able to take on more sophisticated projects, design covers and publications, and work with images.
The ability to use computers efficiently and the desire to develop technical skills are essential for this position. The main qualification we are looking for is an aptitude for typography and book layout. A solid interest in book publishing is also necessary.
Compensation will increase as your skills advance and you gain greater responsibilities in Scribe.
Duties
- Scribing (applying structure to manuscripts and books)
- Publication cleanup using computer-based tools
- Typesetting
- Book design
- Book cover design and production
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Strong attention to detail
- A focused, highly organized, and independent personality
- Clear and specific interest in book publishing
- Solid computer skills (including familiarity with Adobe products and Microsoft Word)
- Preference given to candidates who are knowledgeable in HTML
- Preference given to candidates who are fluent in Spanish
Please send a cover letter and résumé to resume[at]scribenet.com. Any application received without a cover letter will be rejected.
Editorial Assistant
Assigned Location(s) and Compensation
- Philadelphia, PA
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type: Full time
Compensation: Salaries start at $38,000 annually. Our competitive benefits package includes fully covered health insurance, a 401(k) plan, generous paid time off, paid holidays, and an elective dental plan.
Overview
We are currently seeking an Editorial Assistant to copyedit and proofread manuscripts. The candidate will be trained in Scribe’s editorial processes and have their work reviewed by our in-depth quality control (QC) reviews. This position is ideal for someone excited by the process of book publishing and offers an excellent learning environment in which publishing skills are developed and advancement to several positions, including copyediting and project management roles, occurs. Candidates must have excellent grammatical skills and be able to follow multiple style manuals. The ability to use computers efficiently and the desire to develop technical skills are critical.
Initially, new employees learn the foundational elements of modern publishing: developing ebooks, working within a basic editorial methodology, using common industry software, and understanding the book publishing process. We will help cultivate editorial and project management skills as advancement occurs through our training and evaluation processes.
Compensation will increase as skills advance and responsibilities expand within Scribe.
Duties
- Learn Scribe’s basic skills
- Scribing (applying structure to manuscripts and books)
- Publication cleanup using computer-based tools
- Copyediting, proofreading, and other editorial-related functions
- Ebook production
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- A focused, highly organized, detail-oriented personality
- Thorough mastery of the English language (grammar, syntax, vocabulary)
- Solid computer skills (including knowledge of Microsoft Word and HTML)
- Fluency in Spanish is preferred
Please send a cover letter and résumé to resume[at]scribenet.com. Any application received without a cover letter will be rejected.
Electronic Book Producer
Assigned Location(s) and Compensation
- Philadelphia, PA
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type: Full time
Compensation: Salaries start at $38,000 annually. Our competitive benefits package includes fully covered health insurance, a 401(k) plan, generous paid time off, paid holidays, and an elective dental plan.
Overview
For this position, we seek a person to perform the production of electronic books. Initially, the Electronic Book Producer will learn how to develop ebooks and function using our processes. Training will be provided for all of the tasks required for the position. The position will be full time. As employees progress, we will foster growth to more sophisticated publications as well as the development of our technology.
The ability to use computers efficiently and the desire to develop technical skills are essential for this position. The main qualification we are looking for is an aptitude for text-based technologies (text editing, markup languages, XML, HTML, simple scripting).
Initially, new employees learn the foundational elements of modern publishing: applying XML, ebook development, basic knowledge of the software commonly used in the industry, and the book publishing process. Then we will cultivate production skills, and the employee will take on greater responsibilities. Compensation will increase as skills advance and responsibilities expand within Scribe.
Duties
- Scribing (applying structure to manuscripts and books)
- Publication cleanup using computer-based tools
- Ebook production
- Sophisticated publications development
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- A focused, highly organized, detail-oriented personality
- Thorough mastery of the English language (grammar, syntax, vocabulary)
- Solid computer skills (including knowledge of HTML)
- Fluency in Spanish is preferred
Please send a cover letter and résumé to resume[at]scribenet.com. Any application received without a cover letter will be rejected.
Sales Representative
Assigned Location(s) and Compensation
- Philadelphia, PA
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Remote
Job Type: Full or part time
Compensation: Negotiable salary and benefits
Overview
Scribe seeks a dynamic, technically savvy salesperson to help promote services and the Well-Formed Document Workflow. The position can vary from full-time in-house staff to remote representative. The structure of compensation is flexible but is ultimately tied to sales success. Scribe operates in an overly saturated and fiercely competitive environment. We have been successful because we bring a distinctive approach to the services we offer and our method to sell and market those services. To help maximize success, the Sales Representative will be assisted by Scribe staff in carrying out their responsibilities.
Duties
- Represent Scribe to potential clients
- Identify and pursue new areas of potential business
- Coordinate with existing Scribe staff on proposals
- Promote and sell Scribe’s services and Well-Formed Document Workflow subscriptions
Qualifications
- Candidates must be self-directed and prefer an open collaborative relationship with clients.
- Candidates should have a high degree of personal integrity, an enthusiasm for new developments, and a desire to serve the publishing industry.
- Knowledge of publishing technologies and fluency in Spanish are preferred.
Please send a cover letter and résumé to drech[at]scribenet.com. Any application received without a cover letter will be immediately rejected.