Pre-Press Tech

Pre-Press Tech

Responsibilities Include:

• Review and verify the accuracy of pages and plans for Hearst Newspaper Publications. Work directly with all staff to meet posted schedules. Also ensure that files are press ready which may include working directly with internal and external customers to clarify and resolveissues with fonts/links bleeds trim overprint settings transparency converting colors; ability lay out and/or generate new PDFs.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail be able to work independently possess the ability to prioritize order of work and perform effectively under pressure to maintain press schedules. The production applications required include Adobe applications and a general knowledge of prepress functionality. Experience with CUE Print NewsWay are preferred. Flexible hours including evenings weekends and holidays are expected. Prior pre-press experience is preferred but training will be provided for those who lack it.

About Hearst Newspapers:

With 2500 employees across the nation HNP encompasses a network of 24 daily and 52 weekly publications including the San Francisco Chronicle Houston Chronicle San Antonio Express-News and Albany Times Union several top digital-only news and lifestyle sites marketing services businesses and entertainment businesses such as King Features Syndicate.

At HNP we are investing in new and innovative ways to tell stories growing newsrooms diversifying tools evolving platforms to support the millions of people who trust us each month to help them make decisions take action and be inspired.

Be a part of something bigger your headline awaits.

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