Description:
The Columbian, a family-owned daily newspaper serving 8,000 readers in the Northwest, is seeking a Prepress Technician to join our printing and production team. This position focuses on electronic pagination, PDF preflighting, and plate output for both offset and digital presses.
Responsibilities Include:
· Preflight and troubleshoot PDF files for ads and editorial content
· Paginate newspaper pages in Adobe InDesign and prepare them for press
· Output pages to plate using the Pro-Image workflow system
· Prepare files for digital printing and offset printing
· Collaborate with editorial, advertising, and pressroom staff to meet tight deadlines
Full health & benefits package
22 paid days off annually which include PDO, Sick and Holiday
A collaborative, team-oriented workplace
profit sharing & 401(k) after 1 year of service
Free Parking
Requirements:
· 2+ years of experience in prepress, printing production, or graphic design
· Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro)
· Familiarity with preflight software such as PitStop
· Knowledge of print workflows, digital presses, and plate-making equipment preferred
· Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills