PrePress and Print Production Contractor

Responsibilities

• Manages the preflight/prepress processes for all ads, inserts, and editorial content
• Creates template-based layouts for several back-of-book pages
• Creates page (InDesign) files to place ads and inserts
• Creates organized folders on Google Drive for ads and insert pages
• Creates the map for each issue
• Pours final editorial copy as needed to determine word count
• Circulates final layouts to the Design Director and editorial team for approval
• Makes edits on the InDesign files and maintains the files on the server
• Circulates proofs to the Design Director and editorial team for approval
• Processes all images, places final images in InDesign files, and uploads them to Quad
• Uploads press ready PDFs to Quad
• Creates and exports text files of final editorial content and the cover for web publishing
• Creates issue PDFs for web publishing, awards, and promotion
• Assists with image research as needed

Requirements

• 2+ years print production experience, preferably working for a magazine
• Strong understanding of prepress and print industry standards
• Software fluency in graphics programs (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Flexibility in work schedule for occasional evening and weekend commitments during print production

About the Company

The Cal Alumni Association (CAA) provides all Cal graduates with rewarding connections to the university, to fellow alums, and to current students. Founded in 1872, the CAA represents more than half a million alums living throughout the world.