Position Summary:

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The Desktop Publisher position is responsible for preparing the vessel’s daily newsletter,
promotional flyers/bios and distributes in paper format and electronically.
Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management. All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with the Company’s Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.

Qualifications:
Hiring Requirements:

§ Two to three years Microsoft Office experience using intermediate features of Adobe InDesign
CS3 or above.
§ Understanding of layouts and use of design elements including graphics, digital photos, line art,
and vector images.
§ Ability to create and manage digital library of images.
§ Excellent ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure
§ Self-starter with strong follow up and excellent attention to detail.
§ Ability to consistently meet deadlines while under pressure.
§ Superior customer service, interpersonal, team building, conflict resolution and communication
(oral and written) skills.
§ Completion of high school or basic education equivalency preferred.

Core Competencies:

Job Skills/Results:
Operations:

§ Responsible for performing all duties and responsibilities according to Celebrity Cruises’ Safety,
Service, ISM/ISO, and SQM standards, USPH guidelines, and environmental regulations.
§ Operates computer equipment, software and printers to perform necessary Microsoft Office
functions in accordance with technical manuals and established procedures. Utilizes spreadsheet
software packages for basic mathematical formulas and graphic presentation of information.
§ Gathers information from various departments to update and prepare the vessel’s daily
newsletter. Proof reads all materials for grammar appropriateness. Works closely with the Cruise
Director and OMM to ensure quality and consistency of the newsletter. Works with the
International Host to prepare the foreign language version of the vessel’s daily newsletter and
youth programs. Forwards the final newsletters to the Hotel Director for approval.
§ Prepares layouts for printed materials as instructed by Hotel Operations – shore side office.
§ Orders and maintains office-related supplies, and arranges for equipment maintenance.

Financial:

§ Responsible for indirect cost containment through the proper use of computer equipment to
produce documents including the vessel’s daily newsletter. This will be achieved through
conservation of paper and avoidance of costly errors that disrupt the ship’s operation.

People Management:

§ Consistently conducts his/her self in a professional and courteous manner.
§ Able to communicate sensitive information in a diplomatic manner.
§ Exceptional customer service skills to interact appropriately with all levels of management,
guests and employees in a considerate, professional and positive manner by showing concern and
listening actively.
§ Monitors and manages the various assigned workstation functions.
§ Mentors, develops and provides on-the-job training to his/her staff to strengthen their current
performance and preparation for future advancement

Physical & Language Requirements:

§ While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to
touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
§ All shipboard employees must be physically able to participate in emergency life saving procedures and
drills. Full use and range of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities are required
to receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency including the lowering of lifeboats. Ability
to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
§ All shipboard employees must be able to communicate in the English language in order to understand and
interpret written procedures. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and
verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from guests, supervisors and
co-workers.