Magazine Production Coordinator: Fast-Paced Print & Digital

AAJA24; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlantic in Washington, DC seeks a Production Coordinator with strong consumer-magazine production, layout, and pre-press knowledge. You will support the production director and magazine team in translating top journalism and images from screen to press, while upholding quality across digital versions, e-readers, and online.

This cross-functional role collaborates with art, copy, editors, ad sales, circulation, and finance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in consumer magazine production, design, or related field.
• Print-layout and pdf-prepress fluency in InDesign and Acrobat Pro.
• Familiarity with CMYK file prep and preflight tools.
• Experience with editorial workflow and digital content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage editorial preflight and prepare pdfs for press.
• Traffic and approve print advertising materials and proofs.
• Coordinate occasional print projects (varnish plates, gatefolds, inserts).
• Work with Production Director and external vendors to ensure press accuracy.
• QA and distribute full-issue pdfs for internal stakeholders, subscribers, and vendors.
• Assist with converting print articles for online publication.
• Support Consumer Strategy and Growth in postal, auditing, and bulk distribution requirements.
• Update schedules and print-specification documentation.
• Maintain tracking and operations docs in Excel and Google Workspace.
• Provide general layout and production support as needed.

Skills

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Tools

InDesign

Acrobat Pro

HTML basics

Excel

Google Workspace

Job description

The Atlantic in Washington, DC seeks a Production Coordinator with strong consumer-magazine production, layout, and pre-press knowledge. You will support the production director and magazine team in translating top journalism and images from screen to press, while upholding quality across digital versions, e-readers, and online.

This cross-functional role collaborates with art, copy, editors, ad sales, circulation, and finance.