PrePress and Print Production Contractor (Fall 2026 issue)

Responsibilities

• Manages the preflight/prepress processes for all ads, inserts, and editorial content
• Creates template-based layouts for several back-of-book pages
• Creates page (InDesign) files to place ads and inserts
• Creates organized folders on Google Drive for ads and insert pages
• Creates the map for each issue
• Pours final editorial copy as needed to determine word count
• Circulates final layouts to the Design Director and editorial team for approval
• Makes edits on the InDesign files and maintains the files on the server
• Circulates proofs to the Design Director and editorial team for approval
• Processes all images, places final images in InDesign files, and uploads them to Quad
• Uploads press ready PDFs to Quad
• Creates and exports text files of final editorial content and the cover for web publishing
• Creates issue PDFs for web publishing, awards, and promotion
• Affords assistance with image research as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 2+ years print production experience, preferably working for a magazine
• Strong understanding of prepress and print industry standards
• Software fluency in graphics programs (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Must have flexibility in work schedule to permit occasional evening and weekend commitments during print production

Freelance Fee

$5,000 per issue

To Apply

You will be asked to provide a portfolio that demonstrates a proficient understanding of print media.

Deadline to Apply

June 26, 2026