Production Specialist (National Geographic)

National Geographic; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 79,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

National Geographic in Washington, DC is seeking a print production specialist to ensure pages are accurate, complete, and production-ready. You will partner with Editorial and Design teams to manage assets, corrections, proofing, and final release activities.

Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing pages for production, coordinating asset placement, implementing and tracking corrections through proof cycles, and performing quality control on layouts and production files.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of print production, publishing, or related experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review pages for production, proofing, and release.
• Coordinate asset placement, including illustrations and replacement files.
• Implement and track corrections through proof cycles.
• Perform quality control checks on layouts and production files.
• Collaborate with editors and designers to resolve production issues.
• Monitor schedules, approvals, and production milestones.

Skills

Print production experience

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Creative Cloud

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Publishing, Communications, or related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Provide print production support for publications, ensuring pages are accurate, complete, and production-ready. Partner with Editorial and Design teams to manage assets, corrections, proofing, and final release activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review pages for production, proofing, and release.
• Coordinate asset placement, including illustrations and replacement files.
• Implement and track corrections through proof cycles.
• Perform quality control checks on layouts and production files.
• Collaborate with editors and designers to resolve production issues.
• Monitor schedules, approvals, and production milestones.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of print production, publishing, or related experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of print production, proofing, and prepress workflows.
• Experience coordinating artwork, illustrations, and complex page assets.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues and implement solutions independently.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Publishing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Education

• Advanced coursework, certification, or specialized training in publishing, print production, graphic design, or related disciplines

The hiring range for this position in Washington, D.C. is $79,400 to $106,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Disclaimer

This position is with National Geographic Partners PAY SVC, which is part of a business we call National Geographic.

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