Print Production Specialist

Bridgetower OPCO • Fenton, MO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

BridgeTower Media is seeking a full-time Print Production Specialist for the production and creative department, StudioBTM. This is a hybrid office/work-from-home position. The ideal candidate would need to live in the St. Louis, MO area. StudioBTM is an internal, shared-services hub for BridgeTower properties. We provide various services to editorial, marketing, sales, circulation, and event teams. The Print Production Specialist is responsible for production planning and oversight of publishing projects for multiple markets. They provide vital services to both sales and editorial teams of our local properties. The right candidate will be adept juggling multiple projects in an intense, deadline-driven, publishing environment. They should be detail-oriented and a team player. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat as well as print and prepress processes are required.

Requirements

• Highly organized, demonstrating attention to detail and effective time management
• Works well independently in a deadline-sensitive, publishing environment
• Communicates effectively and responsively with internal and external partners
• Exercises sound judgment in analysis and making recommendations
• 2 or more years of relevant experience working in a newspaper, publishing or prepress environment
• Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite software and printing processes, including web and sheet-fed formats
• Home internet connection with minimum 50 mbps up / 10 mbps down

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with commercial printing plants, logistics providers, and other vendors via email and phone
• Confirms production specs and schedules for all publications of 4 to 6 brands.
• Combines sales and editorial budgets into flat-plan or "dummy layout" for each publication
• Reviews and approves ad placement proofs
• Maintains archive of previous production work
• Provides occasional art direction and design suggestions

Benefits

• health, vision, dental plus robust supplementary options
• Company paid Life, AD&D Insurance & Short and Long-Term Disability coverages
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• 24-hour TeleMedicine and TeleCounseling Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Program
• Unlimited PTO
• Sick Time
• Summer Weekend Jumpstart Hours
• Over 10 holidays paid
• Tuition Assistance Program
• 401K with a company match
• Growth opportunities to build your career
• Learning & Development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level