About the Role 

We are looking for qualified individuals to apply to our full-time, onsite PDC Representative position. As a PDC Representative, you will create final output pages containing editorial/ads (page finishing), typeset display ads, prepare final advertorial pages for transmission, and coordinate transmission of pages to receive sites. You will report directly to the PDC Shift Foreman. 

Responsibilities: 

Assemble editorial/advertising pages using the CCI (Cue Print) pagination system. Typeset pages upon completion of all page elements.  Monitor the status of pages and advertisements.  Collaborate with the Advertising Makeup team regarding current section layouts. Create black and white display advertisements.  Follow up with COF and Color Ads Services on late, substitute, or canceled ads. Navigate the output system for page transmissions to receiving sites.  Help with edition closures.  Complete related tasks as assigned. 

Basic Qualifications: 

Proficient in the use of Macintosh and Personal computers.  Knowledge of desktop applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In-Design, and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience typesetting advertisements.  Excellent teamwork.  Experience performing under deadline pressure environments.  Availability to work weekends and nights is required. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Familiarity with page make-up policies.  Experience in a newspaper pre-press environment. 

This role is represented by the International Typographers Union (ITU).

REQ-#018891