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Desktop Publisher

Employer
The Washington Post
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
Nov 17, 2019

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Industry
Media / Journalism / Advertising
Function
Software Developer, Editor, Journalist and Freelance Writer, IT
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Details

Application Instructions

Please list all professional experience and explain any gaps in employment history.

Job Description

DESKTOP PUBLISHER / COORDINATOR

You're an experienced desktop publisher-but you're looking for a bigger challenge in your career; one that will test your skills at building ads, using the Adobe CS package, tracking approved/rejected ads and working with different departments at all levels of a major organization. As Desktop Publisher for The Washington Post, you'll spend each and every day involved in a critical mission of building and making sure our ads-from both local advertisers and high-profile, international clients-run in our daily newspaper. It's a fast-paced position that will test your skills in design, accuracy and quality assurance; that will require you to always be at the top of your game; and that will allow you to play a vital part in proving to audiences why advertising in The Washington Post is the best way to achieve solid results.

Responsibilities include:
  • Produce and update ads for Daily, Weekly and Classified products
  • Review finished ads for quality assurance
  • Monitor receipt of ad content
  • Monitor lists of ads that require immediate attention and problem ads (wrong ad size, missing fonts)
  • Perform Assignment Coordinating duties
  • Perform a review (Quality Control or QC) of all ads
  • Perform DAT (Digital Ad file processing)
  • Aide, assist and monitor outside ad agency partner interface


Job Direct
  • Aide, assist and monitor Print and Deliver orders, ad files and vendor contacts
  • Aide, assist and monitor Total Market Coverage (TMC) products (Post Marketplace)
  • Alert appropriate personnel when an ad is rejected/incorrect and verify corrections
  • Keep Advertising Operations informed of all anomalies and follow them to a resolution
  • Keep software skills current as software changes
  • Be constantly open/adaptable to new ideas, processes and technologies


Requirements include:
  • A commitment to excellence in customer service
  • Knowledge of (or ability to learn) XML markup language, Adobe InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator, and Acrobat software as well as Ad Tracking software.
  • A detail-oriented, accurate, thorough and highly productive work ethic
  • Good troubleshooting skills and problem solving capabilities
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
  • Ability to work well under pressure within strict deadlines
  • Ability to cross train and learn the back up duties
  • Flexibility regarding work hours and work assignments as a desktop publisher
  • Good verbal/written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with internal/external customers
  • Knowledge of various file formats (EPS, PDF, JPG, etc.)
  • Experience with MAC environment and operating system
  • Ability to follow our Code of Conduct and department rules
  • A general understanding of how the units in our department work together (the overall roles of and links between DAT, Production/Creative, ROP and Classified Pagination, Ad Materials, Sales and Service, Make Up and Output)

Company

Thank you for your interest in a career with The Washington Post. We invite you to review all of our open positions to find the one that's right for you. We look forward to receiving your resume!


Since it first began publication more than 130 years ago, The Washington Post has grown into one of the most storied and respected news organizations in the world. A subsidiary of The Washington Post Company, today's Post is the indispensable guide to Washington. In print, we enjoy the highest penetration of any major metropolitan newspaper in the United States. On the web, we have the third largest news website with 17 million unique visitors each month, and have recently launched a celebrated news app for the iPad. We serve Washington in all media, on any platform, including paid products, events, and tailored content.

More broadly, The Washington Post Company delivers quality products to today's students, readers and viewers. What unites our company is the immediacy of our products and services, created by teachers and tutors at Kaplan; reporters and editors at our media properties; and associates at Cable ONE.
Washington Post Media views its employees as its most valuable asset and provides a comprehensive benefits package to promote healthy and balanced lives at work and at home. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for training and career advancement and an outstanding, progressive benefits package including:
Health and dental benefits
Flexible healthcare and dependent care spending accounts
401(k) and company-funded cash balance plan
Life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Domestic partner benefits
Employee assistance program
Employee referral program
 

Company info
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Location
1301 K Street, N.W.
 Washington
DC
20036
US
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