SLM Media is looking for an experienced, reliable production manager. The ideal candidate will have the ability to multi-task, collaborate, and manage multiple projects—including St. Louis Magazine, Design STL, St. Louis Family, custom publishing, and digital products—in a timely manner. Benefits include dental and medical insurance.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of print production.
- Plan, organize, and implement production schedules.
- Assess project and resource needs, including budgets for materials and timescales.
- Help manage the flat-plan process by collaborating across departments.
- Produce cost-efficient publications that meet advertiser-positioning requirements and achieve creative objectives.
- Accommodate clients as necessary.
- Prep files for printer, and issue instructions to print facilities.
- Ensure quality control of each issue and that the publication is delivered to outlets per the established schedules.
- Develop and implement production alternatives and procedure changes that reduce cost, mitigate risk, and improve resource efficiency.
- Design advertisements, sales and marketing materials as needed.
- Provide cost estimates, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Organize the repair and maintenance of in-house production equipment.
- Complete any required reporting for management dashboards, scorecards, etc.
- Other duties as needed.
Requirements
- At least five years of experience in print operations or production.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Mathematical aptitude.
- Able to set and meet priorities.
- Perform well under pressure.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of management.
How to Apply
Please send the following to Jarrett Medlin (jmedlin@stlmag.com); put “Production Manager” in the subject line:
- A brief introduction describing who you are, what work you’ve done, and how your background and interests overlap with the position.
- A PDF of your resume.
- PDFs or links to 5-7 of your finest samples.
About Our Company
With our print publications and digital products—St. Louis Magazine, Design STL, St. Louis Family, and stlmag.com—SLM Media Group has built a desirable audience within the St. Louis metropolitan area, through award-winning editorial and design; paid, targeted circulation; signature events; and an educated and affluent readership. A locally owned and operated company, we create informative, beautiful publications that serve as the local authority on what is so great about the Gateway City. We provide our readers—both through our printed publications and our digital offerings—with useful, current information that helps them make the most of living in St. Louis. We connect readers with the city in a whole new way.
