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Digital Production Technician

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 11 days ago

Grupo Planeta

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Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time hours.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Grupo Planeta doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Catalan

    The ad asks for Catalan, or counts it in your favour.

  • Work on-site in Barcelona

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 2+ years of experience

    Junior-level role.

  • University degree

    “Formación: Licenciatura y/o grado en Filología u otras especialidades del ámbito de la lingüística, humanidades o ciencias sociales.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

What do we offer?

  • Stable contract: Permanent and full-time.
  • You will be able to develop professionally thanks to our training plans and internal talent development.
  • Exclusive discounts and promotions for our employees (masters and postgraduate degrees, publishing imprints, collectibles, Casa del Libro...)

Requirements

What we're looking for

What would we like to see on your CV?

  • Education: Bachelor's degree and/or degree in Philology or other specialties within the fields of linguistics, humanities, or social sciences.
    We value complementary training in editing, orthotypographic and style correction, accessibility, and/or digital formats.
  • 2 years of previous experience in a similar position, preferably in editorial or digital production environments.
  • Languages: Proficiency in Catalan and Spanish. English will be positively valued.
  • Correction: solid knowledge of orthotypographic, grammatical, and style correction, as well as the ability to review texts with linguistic and editorial judgment.
  • Tools and technical knowledge:
    - Familiarity with structured languages such as HTML or XML and with the use of AI.
    - Proficiency in advanced office automation, especially Microsoft Office and the use of macros.
    - Knowledge of text correction, editing, and review tools.
    - Typeface management using tools such as Monotype, Adobe Fonts, or similar.
  • We value knowledge in:
    - Tools such as Notion, Python, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Dropbox, and OneDrive.
    - Artificial intelligence technologies applied to the editorial field: fine-tuning, embedding, RAG, upscaling, or other automation and process improvement tools.

You would fit with us if you consider yourself a person...

  • Resolute
  • With the ability to manage a high volume of work and several tasks at once
  • Proactive
  • Who knows how to work in a team

The role

At Grupo Planeta we are looking for a Digital Production Technician for our Corporate Services division.

What would your main duties be?

  • E-book production and adaptation: layout, review, and publication of content in digital format.
  • Review and orthotypographic correction of manuscripts and proofs: detection and correction of spelling errors, ensuring textual coherence before publication.
  • Image description and labeling: incorporation of metadata, alternative texts, and descriptions to improve the accessibility of digital content.
  • Quality review of digital files: control of format, structure, links, styles, navigation, and visual consistency.
  • Typeface management: control of fonts using tools such as Monotype, Adobe Fonts, or similar.
  • Collaboration with editorial and design teams: ensuring the correct adaptation of content and its coherence across all digital versions.

About Grupo Planeta

Grupo Planeta is a major Spanish media and publishing conglomerate headquartered in Barcelona. It operates across publishing, education, audiovisual production, and communication, and is one of the largest Spanish-language publishing groups in the world. The group includes well-known imprints such as Editorial Planeta, Espasa, and Ariel, and also owns a network of higher education institutions, including UNIE Universidad, EAE Business School, and the International University of Valencia (VIU). With a workforce of several thousand employees, Grupo Planeta is a significant player in the Spanish-speaking media and education landscape.

In Spain, Grupo Planeta has a strong presence in Barcelona and Madrid, with additional operations in Valencia and other cities. Its education division is a major employer of academic staff, offering roles for university lecturers, program directors, and administrative and commercial positions across its various schools and universities. For international professionals, the group offers opportunities in teaching, academic management, and corporate functions, with some roles requiring multilingual skills, particularly in French and English. The company's culture is rooted in Spanish business traditions, and it provides a stable, established work environment within the media and education sectors.

Industry
Media & Publishing
Founded
1949
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia
Website
planeta.es

Good to know if you are moving

  • Grupo Planeta is headquartered in Barcelona, a major European hub with a large international community and excellent connectivity.
  • The group's education division hires university lecturers and academic staff, often requiring a PhD or equivalent, and offers opportunities for international academics to teach in Spanish or English.
  • Some commercial and administrative roles require multilingual skills, particularly French and English, which can be an advantage for international candidates.
  • The company operates several universities and business schools, including EAE Business School and UNIE, which have a diverse student body and international programs.
  • Spain's job market for academic roles often values Spanish language proficiency, but some positions, especially in business schools, may be open to English-speaking professionals.

In their own words

About the company & team

We are Spain's leading editorial and communications group, family-owned, that leads a broad offering serving culture, education, information and audiovisual entertainment, with a presence in more than 20 countries, connecting with 25 million people every day. All Grupo Planeta professionals and companies share principles based on people, ethics, quality and excellence at work.

Additional information

If you think this is your job opportunity, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team!

At Grupo Planeta we offer equal opportunities. We are committed to treating all applications equally based on skills, achievements, and experience regardless of race, nationality, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

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