Publishing Operations Associate
Reference Number: 413243
Posted: 09/29/2026
Job Type: Contract
- Industry: Technology and IT
Our client, Manufacturing, Operations, & Collected Editions is seeking a Publishing Operations Associate to join their team. As a Publishing Operations Associate, you will be part of the DC Manufacturing, Operations, & Collected Editions supporting product metadata operations. The ideal candidate will have strong database upkeep experience, a solid foundation in comic publishing, and advanced Excel skills which will align successfully in the organization.
Job Title: Publishing Operations Associate
Location: Burbank, CA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Duration: 7+ months with highly possible extension / conversion
Pay Range: $27 - $31 / hr. on W2
What's the Job?
- Work with the Data Asset Manager to create series and items in Microsoft Business Central, clean and update historical records, test system enhancements, and report system bugs.
- Update product metadata based on incoming requests and established business practices.
- Update corresponding metadata in external systems to keep product information accurate and consistent.
- Review original materials’ covers for correct information on InSite.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support day-to-day publishing operations.
What's Needed?
- Previous work experience in Data Management or Data Upkeep (3+ years), with the ability and comfort to maintain databases.
- Comic publishing knowledge (3+ years), including familiarity with the comic industry (comic publishing and retail).
- Excel expertise (3+ years), including experience using Excel formulas and formatting to analyze data (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Charts, and related functions).
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to organize and manage large volumes of detailed work.
- Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully in both verbal and written form with individuals at all levels of the organization.
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