Print Production Coordinator, Alto

Ascension Press; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Job summary

Ascension Press's Alto is a Catholic monthly publication that combines the daily mass readings, liturgy of the hours, and reflections from Catholic creators. This print production role oversees all manufacturing aspects of the physical book process and manages printer relationships; collaborates with editorial and production teams to determine printing specifications and resolve production issues.

The ideal candidate will own print specs, schedules, and QA, coordinate with vendors worldwide,

Qualifications

• Experience in print production and coordinating with printers.
• Familiar with book layout and current printing technologies.
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.

Responsibilities

• Own print specifications, production schedules, and quality assurance for Alto.
• Coordinate with the project team on print schedules and requirements.
• Review layouts, artwork and PDFs before printing for size, formatting, and color accuracy.
• Manage relationships with printers and vendors worldwide.
• Collaborate with Alto resellers, distributors, and bulk customers to meet needs.
• Ensure on-time delivery each month and coordinate quantities with staff.
• Travel occasionally to Exton, PA and printing vendors.

Skills

Print production coordination

Attention to detail

Graphic design sense

Vendor coordination

Travel readiness

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

SUMMARY

Alto is a Catholic monthly periodical that combines the daily mass readings, liturgy of the hours, and reflections from Catholic creators. The periodical just launched this year and has been growing quickly!

This print production role oversees all manufacturing aspects of the physical book process and manages printer relationships; collaborates with editorial and production teams to determine printing specifications and resolve production issues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own print specifications, production schedules, and quality assurance for Alto
• Coordinate with the project team on print schedules and requirements
• Work with designers to thoroughly review layouts, artwork, and print-ready PDFs before they go to the printer — checking size, formatting, and color accuracy
• Manage and maintain relationships with a diverse set of vendors/printers around the world
• Work directly with Alto resellers, distributors, and bulk sale customers to ensure needs are met
• Collaborate with external vendors and internal staff to ensure accurate purchase quantities and on-time customer delivery each month
• Own the customer list for Alto and coordinate with internal staff to submit to printer each month
• Occasional travel to Exton, PA and print vendors required

• Strong attention to detail; print production is all about the details!
• Strong visual design / aesthetic judgement
• Experience in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Knowledge of graphic design, particularly book layout and production, and current printing technologies
• Experience with book or other manufacturing processes
• Effective coordination with external vendors to hit delivery timelines
• Ability to travel to the Ascension office in Exton, PA, occasionally.
• Exemplify and live our core values of humility, passion, and integrity.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Wellness Resources