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Product Marketing Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$168K/yr

... proof points including case studies, ROI frameworks, and competitive positioning. You will work ... operator who can produce polished content themselves not just brief agencies or manage freelancers.

Product Marketing Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$168K/yr

... proof-of-concept when it serves a launch or sales moment, and you can teach your team to do the ... Operator: You build repeatable systems, not one-off deliverables: Kickoffs, briefs, retrospectives

Studio Manager, Workman

New York, NY · On-site

$62K - $65K/yr

... proofs for review. * Coordinating with freelance designers to route covers and interiors ... Must be very comfortable with Mac operating systems, as all art department computers are Macs

Studio Manager, Workman

New York, NY · On-site

$62K - $65K/yr

... proofs for review. * Coordinating with freelance designers to route covers and interiors ... Must be very comfortable with Mac operating systems, as all art department computers are Macs

Studio Manager, Workman

New York, NY · On-site

$62K - $65K/yr

... proofs for review. * Coordinating with freelance designers to route covers and interiors ... Must be very comfortable with Mac operating systems, as all art department computers are Macs

This is a true meritocracy designed for high-impact leaders who are comfortable operating at the ... Build and manage agency and freelance partners, drive press release strategy, field inbound media ...

This is a true meritocracy designed for high-impact leaders who are comfortable operating at the ... Build and manage agency and freelance partners, drive press release strategy, field inbound media ...

Collaborate with internal content teams, freelancers, athlete talent, and external agencies ... Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-output startup or growth-stage environment * Experience ...

Collaborate with internal content teams, freelancers, athlete talent, and external agencies ... Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-output startup or growth-stage environment * Experience ...

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How much do freelance proof operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance proof operator in the United States is $62.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60.34 and $68.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Prepress Operator

Prepress Operator

System One Holdings, LLC

South Plainfield, NJ • On-site

$70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Job Title: Prepress Operator
Location: South Plainfield, NJ
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $70,000 annually
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Hours: Evening shift (typically
3:00 PM-11:30 PM, includes
30-minute unpaid)
About the role:
Join a fast-paced commercial print and direct mail operation supporting national clients. This position is ideal for a hands-on prepress professional who can manage multiple files/jobs at once, troubleshoot production issues, and collaborate closely with production and other internal teams to ensure accurate, on-time output.
Key responsibilities:
  • Prepare customer files for production and ensure print-ready accuracy
  • Create, output, and distribute digital color proofs for client approval
  • Perform minor type/text edits as requested
  • Execute layouts, imposition, and file set-up for press
  • Run and support server-based prepress workflows (RIP/trap) per internal SOPs
  • Output proofs, impose jobs, and image plates
  • Partner with internal teams to meet tight turnaround and quality standards
  • Additional duties as assigned

Required experience & qualifications:
  • 5+ years of recent commercial print prepress experience (must be current/recent-not freelance or design-only backgrounds)
  • Strong proficiency with layouts and imposition
  • Experience with at least one of the following prepress/workflow systems (required):
    • Xitron Sierra / Sierra
    • Kodak Prinergy
    • EFI Apogee
    • Fuji XMF
  • Working knowledge of both Mac and Windows desktop publishing environments
  • Strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under deadlines

Preferred:
  • Variable data / VDP exposure; XMPie experience is a plus (not required)

Benefits:
  • 401(k) with 3% company match
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • Benefits eligible after 60 days

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