Premedia Project Coordinator

You are a self-starter and able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with little to no supervision.

You understand the importance of supporting executives and management with various tasks in order to allow business to run more smoothly.

You are well spoken, a good listener and an outstanding communicator.

What the job is:
The Project Coordinator will provide project-coordinating services to work in collaboration with the Project Manager, Client, Account, Creative and Production departments. The Project Coordinator is responsible for estimating and scheduling of production projects, while checking progress against the budget regularly. He or she, in conjunction with the production team, will ensure the expected level of quality and services are delivered. The Project Coordinator must be a self-directed and self-motivated individual with the ability to determine what work is required. In addition, this person should seek out additional work/responsibilities and be pro-active in looking for ways to improve or enhance the communication and/or workflow process.

Essential Functions:
Report information on a daily basis regarding status of work, customer relations issues and general information to the Project Manager and Client Solutions Director

Attend all meetings as assigned and/or requested

Collect digital files off servers for customers and/or printers. Transmit approved digital, assembled printer ready files to the printer

Write internal production tickets

Review digital files for basic print specifications

Schedule work with production and track jobs to ensure timely delivery

Review PDF’s, prints, proofs and route to the client

Obtain appropriate proof approvals that meet customer and printer specifications

Produce spreadsheet documents for tracking large-scaled projects

Assist in populating the necessary files to the client library after completion of approved projects

Education, Experience and Skills:
1 year experience in writing job tickets in the production graphics industry

1 year computer proficiency within Macintosh platform and working experience of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, Word, etc.)

Excellent interpersonal skills and problem solving skills

Strong internal and external verbal communications skills

Strong written communication skills for purposes of client reports, memos and other information

Highly organized and detail oriented

Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment