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Print Coordinator

The Gazette

Cedar Rapids, IA     Full Time

The Print Coordinator serves our clients and supports the sales team by providing excellent customer service via phone, email, and in-person. They will provide accurate print estimates, review client provided artwork and mailing lists, and provide order status updates throughout production, shipping and invoicing.

Responsibilities:

  • Greet and interface with clients by telephone, email and in-person.
  • Coordinates the entire print order cycle, including estimating, vendor selection, project scheduling, file preparation, quality control, shipping and invoicing.
  • Communicates with sales team
  • Verifies the accuracy of client job requisitions including the completeness of information required to communicate accurate job completion and all information including accounting information and delivery.
  • This position will determine print specifications for a variety of print projects. Print specifications include determinations regarding kind of paper, size, appropriate finishing, use of color, etc. Prepare job specifications, change orders, and cost estimates.
  • Provide clients/sales team with feedback regarding any file issues and/or recommended revisions.
  • Coordinates client expectations with provided printing and finishing services.
  • Prioritize workflow based on due dates and job requests and communicate this information as well as any deadline issues to the Production Manager.
  • Contact vendors regarding production delays or order errors
  • Able to preflight submitted PDF files for basic printability and finishing requirements
  • Coordinate with graphic design team to ensure accurate and timely delivery of print materials.
  • Prepare print project estimates.
  • Monitor project timelines and budgets to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
  • Maintain accurate records of print production projects.
  • Troubleshoot project issues and implement solutions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned/needed.

Benefits & Salary:

  • Employees at The Gazette receive competitive benefits including health, dental, 401k match and a comprehensive wellness program. 100% Employee owned.
  • Salary: Regular/Hourly 40 hours.

Qualifications:

  • Ability to type 40-50 WPM accurately.
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point.
  • Experience working in Adobe Acrobat preferred.
  • High school graduate or equivalent and minimum of two years clerical office and/or print sales/production experience.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a deadline driven environment
  • Results orientated, accountable, strong work ethic, team player.
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.

EOE.  Pre-Employment drug screen and background checks required.