Production Coordinator
Kforce Inc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Production Coordinator in Boca Raton, FL. This role is an 8-hour shift.Summary:This position's primary job focus is on proofing and quality assurance for all company publications, including both print and digital offerings. The Print Production Coordinator (PPC) works closely with the Production Manager and the Art Director on all print orders, graphics requests. The PPC is one of two liaisons who communicate regularly with outside print vendors. The PPC maintains the graphics file server organized as well as the Dropbox environment. A more complete, itemized description of the PPC's current responsibilities is below.Responsibilities:Magazine:

• Preflight and proof layouts prior to printing, edit as needed
• Technical Review of Magazine Ads: In-House and Client
• Export/Upload/approve pages with print vendors
• Generate print order and all monthly documentation provided to printer
• Create & publish digital magazine editions
• Check quality of printed pieces and digital editions

Newsletters:

• Proof layouts prior to printing. Revise templates. Inform designers of changes
• Print preparation, exporting, attain approvals from Editorial dept
• Check quality of printed pieces
• Troubleshoot any file issues or issues with design/editing programs

Ads/Marketing:

• Coordinate timely printing of inserts and all marketing collateral
• Proofing and traffic managing of external (purchased) ads
• Create and track logos for external use

Additional Production Duties:

• Create Business Cards, stationery items for all departments
• Work with printers to generate quotes/pricing for all print jobs
• Tracking of all graphics jobs and print, vendor jobs

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent (Preferred)
• At least three years of experience in a print production environment is required
• Excellent experience with/understanding of printing processes and requirements
• Some graphic design software experience/knowledge is required
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) required
• Exceptional organizational skills required
• A thorough understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In Design, and Adobe Acrobat is required
• Solid familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint is preferred
• Willingness and aptitude to work in a group, team-like setting as needed, and equally comfortable with working independently as needed
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and calmly employ critical thinking skills during stressful situations is a must

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