Production Coordinator

ITP Media Group is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Print Production Coordinator with magazine print production experience to join its team based in Dubai supporting the Business and Consumer departments.

The Print Production Coordinator will manage the end-to-end magazine print production process ensuring each issue meets the highest quality standards and achieves timely delivery to retail. This role entails close collaboration with editorial commercial and design teams overseeing content and advertising requirements production schedules and coordinating with printers and vendors to ensure flawless execution and operational efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently collaborate with editorial commercial and design teams to ensure timely delivery of publications while maintaining the highest quality standards.
  
• Coordinate end-to-end magazine print production workflows across pre-press press and post-press to ensure timely and accurate publication.
  
• Prepare and validate print-ready files conducting pre-flight checks to ensure compliance with magazine specifications and printer requirements.
  
• Ensure compliance with brand guidelines while reviewing editorial layouts commercial advertisements and special operation materials addressing pagination formatting and overall print quality to meet publication standards.
  
• Perform comprehensive production quality inspections including prepress validation colour accuracy and profiling registration precision and binding integrity.
  
• Manage and track issue-based production schedules maintaining flat plans and production trackers to ensure clear visibility across teams.
  
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (editorial design commercial) and external printers and vendors to ensure smooth communication and execution.
  
• Support peak magazine production cycles and press deadlines including flexibility to work shifts and extended hours during closing periods.
  

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign Photoshop Illustrator Acrobat Pro) and MS Office.
  
• Solid understanding of magazine print production workflows from pre-press to post-press with in-depth knowledge of signatures and assembly processes.
  
• Knowledge of colour management proofing standards and print quality control.
  
• Well-versed in paper stocks binding methods and finishing processes with practical knowledge of their impact on print quality durability and overall magazine production standards.
  
• Knowledge of catalogue production using XML big data in Adobe InDesign to automate page creation and layout.
  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with editorial design and commercial teams.
  
• Ability to multitask and manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
  
• Keen attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality production standards.
  
• Basic designing skills are an added advantage
  
• Ability to work flexible shift Monday to Friday 11am-8pm / 12pm-9pm and extended hours as needed.
  

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Diploma or degree in Printing Technology or related disciplines is required.
  
• 35 years of experience in print production or a publishing environment.
  
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign; working knowledge of Photoshop Illustrator and Acrobat Pro.
  
  

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN CANDIDATES

• Detail-Oriented pays close attention to all aspects of publishing work to ensure accuracy consistency and high-quality output.
  
• Curious & Proactive stays updated on industry trends new printing techniques and continuously seeks to improve production processes.
  
• Energetic & Committed brings a positive can-do attitude to meet tight deadlines and high-volume production cycles.
  
• Team Player communicates effectively and collaborates with editorial design commercial and print vendor teams.
  
• Accountable takes ownership of assigned tasks ensuring production schedules and quality standards are consistently met.
  
• Flexible & Adaptable responds well to changing priorities and feedback while maintaining accuracy.