Prepress Specialist - Flexible Hours in Fast-Paced Print

Hearst; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearst Newspapers in Houston is seeking a Prepress Operator to review, prepare, and process newspaper and commercial print materials, ensuring accuracy and production specifications before press. The role requires meticulous attention to detail and strong communication in a deadline-driven environment.

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and multiple publishing systems is essential, and the job may require evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet production schedules.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications is essential.
• Ability to learn and work with multiple production and publishing systems.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.

Responsibilities

• Review pages, layouts, and sections before press to ensure accuracy.
• Verify production specs for commercial print with internal/external teams.
• Monitor emails and communications to address deadlines promptly.
• Coordinate with Editorial and Diagramming teams to resolve issues.
• Manage multiple tasks across platforms while meeting deadlines.
• Operate production systems: Newsway, CUE Print, Naviga, PGL.
• Use Adobe software to review, edit, and prepare files for print.
• Monitor workflows and flag issues impacting quality or delivery.
• Communicate production issues and resolve missing or wrong files.
• Follow procedures, deadlines, quality standards, and press needs.
• Support production team to maintain workflow and daily deadlines.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Adobe CC proficiency

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Job description

Hearst Newspapers in Houston is seeking a Prepress Operator to review, prepare, and process newspaper and commercial print materials, ensuring accuracy and production specifications before press. The role requires meticulous attention to detail and strong communication in a deadline-driven environment.

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and multiple publishing systems is essential, and the job may require evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet production schedules.