Desktop Publishing Internship

Lafayette, IN

SDI Innovations

Timeline

May - July 2024

As a Publishing Intern at School Datebooks, I focused on the creation and editing of documents used in print publications, ensuring accuracy and consistency across layouts. I collaborated closely with both the publishing and production teams to prepare materials for final print. My primary tools included dedicated publishing software for layout and editing, along with internal systems for version control and workflow coordination.

Key Skills

Text Formatting & Production

Experience

Role

I worked as part of the publishing and production team at School Datebooks, contributing to the creation and editing of documents used in print publications. My role focused on ensuring content accuracy, layout consistency, and readiness for final production.


Key Responsibilities

Created and edited documents for school planners and other print materials.

Reviewed layouts for formatting consistency and typographic accuracy.

Collaborated with publishing and production teams to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Assisted in preparing files for final print, ensuring all specifications were met.


Tools Used

Dedicated publishing software (e.g., Adobe InDesign or proprietary tools) for layout and editing.

Internal file management systems for version control and workflow tracking.

Communication tools (e.g., email, shared drives, or project management platforms) to coordinate with team members.

Role

I worked as part of the publishing and production team at School Datebooks, contributing to the creation and editing of documents used in print publications. My role focused on ensuring content accuracy, layout consistency, and readiness for final production.


Key Responsibilities

Created and edited documents for school planners and other print materials.

Reviewed layouts for formatting consistency and typographic accuracy.

Collaborated with publishing and production teams to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Assisted in preparing files for final print, ensuring all specifications were met.


Tools Used

Dedicated publishing software (e.g., Adobe InDesign or proprietary tools) for layout and editing.

Internal file management systems for version control and workflow tracking.

Communication tools (e.g., email, shared drives, or project management platforms) to coordinate with team members.

Role

I worked as part of the publishing and production team at School Datebooks, contributing to the creation and editing of documents used in print publications. My role focused on ensuring content accuracy, layout consistency, and readiness for final production.


Key Responsibilities

Created and edited documents for school planners and other print materials.

Reviewed layouts for formatting consistency and typographic accuracy.

Collaborated with publishing and production teams to meet deadlines and quality standards.

Assisted in preparing files for final print, ensuring all specifications were met.


Tools Used

Dedicated publishing software (e.g., Adobe InDesign or proprietary tools) for layout and editing.

Internal file management systems for version control and workflow tracking.

Communication tools (e.g., email, shared drives, or project management platforms) to coordinate with team members.

Reflection

This internship taught me the value of precision and consistency in document design, especially when preparing
materials for print. I gained a deeper appreciation for the behind-the-scenes work that goes into publishing,
from layout decisions to final production. Collaborating with both publishing and production teams also helped
me strengthen my teamwork and communication skills. Overall, this experience gave me a solid foundation in
document editing and production workflows, which I can carry forward into future roles in design or publishing.

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