PDC Representative , NY

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination.

And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.

About the Role

We are looking for qualified individuals to apply to our full-time, onsite, PDC Representative position for our Print Plant located in Flushing, Queens. As a PDC Representative, you will create final output pages containing editorial/ads (page finishing), typeset display ads, prepare final advertorial pages for transmission, and coordinate transmission of pages to receive sites. You will report directly to the PDC Shift Foreman.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble editorial/advertising pages using the CCI (Cue Print) pagination system.
• Typeset pages upon completion of all page elements.
• Monitor the status of pages and advertisements.
• Collaborate with the Advertising Makeup team regarding current section layouts.
• Create black and white display advertisements.
• Follow up with COF and Color Ads Services on late, substitute, or canceled ads.
• Navigate the output system for page transmissions to receiving sites.
• Help with edition closures.
• Complete related tasks as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Proficient in the use of Macintosh and Personal computers.
• Knowledge of desktop applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In-Design, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience typesetting advertisements.
• Excellent teamwork.
• Availability to work weekends and nights is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with page make-up policies.
• Experience in a newspaper pre-press environment.

This role is represented by the International Typographers Union (ITU).

REQ#-019645

The annual base pay range for this role is between:

$52,000 - $62,000 USD

For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here .

The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonab Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

The Company encourages those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider their applications in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws, including but not limited to the NYC Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance…