Production Coordinator

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

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.