Job Details

This position encompasses all aspects of the prepress composition department. Employees work independently to provide proofreading, typesetting, formatting, design, and platemaking for the State Legislature with an emphasis on technical and grammatical quality control. Employee is expected to have basic knowledge of offset and digital print production methods and contributes to all prepress processes.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Proofreads legislative session documents and publications to correct errors in typing, spelling, punctuation, English usage, and layout. Ensures that documents maintain style consistency.
2. Proofreads print and digital files for grammatical errors, typos, punctuation mistakes, and inconsistencies in text content.
3. Performs quality checks on all print jobs at different stages of production.
4. Communicates identified errors or concerns to team members for necessary corrections. Checks revised proofs to ensure that all corrections/changes have been made.
5. Prepares metal plates (burning/processing and inspection) for the pressroom.
6. Prepares and reviews graphic files for print production.
7. Ensures that client needs as well as in-house style guidelines are followed to maintain quality results.
8. Ensures compliance with Council Printing Rules.
9. Aids in various facets of pre-press and composition responsibilities, including plate production and typesetting legislative documents.
10. Handles a high volume of work with pressing deadlines on a daily basis.

This is a full-time, on-site job (37.5 hours per week), Mon-Friday, 8am to 4pm.