Job Description

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 resolve issues 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 2,500 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.

Recognizing the diverse needs of our candidates, if you are interested in applying for employment and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or regarding the application process, please contact us by email at [email protected].  Please do not use this email address to inquire about the status of applications. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests for a reasonable accommodation through this email address.

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