PDC Representative

The New York Times•New York, NY

6h•$52,000 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for qualified individuals to apply to our full-time, onsite, PDC Representative position for our Print Plant located in Flushing, Queens. As a PDC Representative, you will create final output pages containing editorial/ads (page finishing), typeset display ads, prepare final advertorial pages for transmission, and coordinate transmission of pages to receive sites. You will report directly to the PDC Shift Foreman.

Requirements

Proficient in the use of Macintosh and Personal computers.
Knowledge of desktop applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In-Design, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Experience typesetting advertisements.
Excellent teamwork.
Experience performing under deadline pressure environments.
Availability to work weekends and nights is required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with page make-up policies.
Experience in a newspaper pre-press environment.

Responsibilities

Assemble editorial/advertising pages using the CCI (Cue Print) pagination system.
Typeset pages upon completion of all page elements.
Monitor the status of pages and advertisements.
Collaborate with the Advertising Makeup team regarding current section layouts.
Create black and white display advertisements.
Follow up with COF and Color Ads Services on late, substitute, or canceled ads.
Navigate the output system for page transmissions to receiving sites.
Help with edition closures.
Complete related tasks as assigned.