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Position Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for coordinating the production of print and mail and acting as a liaison between our internal account teams and external print and mail vendors to ensure accurate, on-time delivery of materials. You're the person who keeps dozens of jobs moving at once and keeps the process calm and consistent. Note: this is a temporary, seasonal position from July - November 2026.

Overall Responsibilities

• Coordinate production schedules across multiple concurrent print and mail jobs
• Send art and data files to printers and mail houses, ensuring specs, versions, and counts are correct before release
• Review and approve printer proofs and data samples; catch errors before they reach press or mail
• Maintain and update the production system so account teams and external vendors have accurate, current status on every job
• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact between internal account teams and external print/mail vendors, resolving issues quickly
• Track jobs against deadlines and proactively flag risks to timelines, postage, or quality
• Coordinate with external vendors on postal requirements, postage, and delivery logistics to hit targeted in-home dates

Required Skills & Attributes

• Ability to stay calm under pressure in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent prioritization and organization skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to proactively anticipate problems before they happen, and reactively devise solutions when they arise
• Clear, fast communicator comfortable coordinating across internal teams and with external vendors

Qualifications

• Experience in print production, mail production, project management, or a related coordination role
• Familiarity with the print and direct-mail process (proofing, press, variable data, mail houses, postal logistics) strongly preferred
• Political/campaign mail experience a plus, but not required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat for reviewing proofs

Schedule & Work Environment

This position requires a willingness to work long and irregular hours, including weekends and evenings as required by workload, particularly in the weeks leading up to Election Day.