Print Production Manager

This is a Freelance Job

Rolling Stone is looking for a Print Production Manager to join our Art Department. This role involves managing the production process for the print edition of the magazine, supporting digital operations, and coordinating with outside partners. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys working in a team environment.

Responsibilities include:
- Managing the closing process by ensuring pages are reviewed, approved, tracked, and organized. Assist in making corrections on layouts during closing to ensure highest quality design.
- Conducting preflight checks in InDesign before creating final high-resolution pdfs.
- Conducting preflight checks in Adobe Acrobat on final high-resolution pdfs.
- Uploading final pdfs to printing plant FTP site and liaising with plant’s staff to assure shipping is complete and to troubleshoot when necessary.
- Packaging all layouts and images for delivery to our various partners including Apple News, international editions, etc.
- Creating full-issue web-book pdfs.
- Flowing text into InDesign layouts and starting workflow in our K4 publishing system. Communicating word counts in layouts to editors.
- Coordinating and tracking the flow of high-resolution images to our imaging specialist and adding production notes for color correction.
- Assisting with moving stories through editorial rounds when necessary.
- Managing production of special-interest-publication reprints, including working with freelance designers and outside vendors.

Requirements:
- 5 years of proven experience in print production, preferably in a publishing or fast-paced agency environment. A proven track record of quality control on deadline.
- High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, InCopy, Acrobat, Photoshop, and Illustrator).
- Experience with PDF profiles.
- Experience with the K4 publishing system is a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask under pressure and shift priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to effectively interact at all levels of the organization.
- Flexibility regarding work hours as they are driven by daily status of the closing process.
- This position spans 7 business days per issue.
Week 1: Thursday - Friday
Week 2: Monday-Friday.

At PMC, we believe working in a highly collaborative, office-first environment fosters real-time communication, spontaneous idea sharing, and stronger interpersonal relationships that drive innovation and team cohesion. PMC prioritizes in-person collaboration and does not offer remote-only roles.