Premedia Trafficking Supervisor

Job Title

Job Description

I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.

Process and route publication files and products internally to assigned printers/distribution channels, adhering to all deadlines.
Inspect, compare, approve, or reject files, ensuring work is complete as directed. The Premedia Trafficking Supervisor will
consistently perform at a level that meets or exceeds performance standards established by the Director.

Hybrid 3x a week- (Des Moines, IA) 

In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.

II. Essential Job Functions

Manage the flow of materials (electronic files, images, documents) between internal and external parties.

Intake job, review materials received, and provide improvement feedback to originating parties as
necessary.
Review/compare upfront corrections; assess printability of materials including files supplied by third
parties; and direct, troubleshoot, and correct, as necessary, leveraging various department
technologies.
Review and approve final files. Send completed materials to printers; including hard proofs as
required by printers or clients.
Perform post-production tasks such as packaging files for archiving and delivering to
clients/customers.
Ensure SOP adherence for accuracy.

Assist in maintaining the operation's accounting procedures. Daily tracking of jobs, schedule adherence, error document, delay log, and image/proof cycle reporting. Use reporting to drive
improvements in color cycle rounds and schedule adherence.
Creation and maintenance of SOPs.
Lead/join project teams to gain efficiencies/cost savings.
Provide monthly feedback to the Team Lead and Director on projects, day-to-day work, and issues/problems incurred.

III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.

College degree, with course work including graphic arts, or technical training in graphic arts, digital content creation, and/or color correction. Will accept equivalent work experience.

Must have knowledge of Macintosh operating system, Adobe Products: InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, and Illustrator.
Knowledge of Google: Sheets and Docs, and Slack. Exposure to workflow management systems, such as WoodWing: Studio and Assets, Dalim ES, Workfront, and Digital Asset Management technologies is a plus. Possess good verbal and written communication. Demonstrate attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Must be highly motivated, self-directed, and flexible to ever-evolving technology and innovations. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, while working under time constraints and pressure to meet changing deadlines. Ability to work well with people at all levels and provide outstanding customer service to both internal and external clients.

% Travel Required (Approximate): 0%

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