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Contractor-PrintProductionCoordinator(K-12Education),Short-term(Remote,US)
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“Contractor - Print Production Coordinator (K-12 Education), Short-term (Remote, US) at Newsela. Skills: Print Production, K-12 Education, Remote Work, Stakeholder Coordination. Review print layout design files. Ensure content accuracy”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure successful delivery of summer production materials; Support timely delivery of print-ready files
Industry & Context.
Problem Escalation; Identify and elevate complex page-fitting, copy-fitting, or layout issues
Legally authorized to work in the US
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
K-12 Print Experience (Required), Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in print production or editorial QA specifically within K-12 educational publishing (textbooks, workbooks, or supplemental materials), Remote Work Proficiency, Proven track record of successfully managing production workflows in a fully remote environment, Cross-Cultural Communication, Experience working with nearshore, offshore, or international design partners, Ability to communicate layout feedback clearly, concisely, and empathetically over text, Digital Tool Proficiency, experience using Google Sheets for asset tracking and status reporting, Script-to-Design Proficiency, Proven experience checking complex, multi-page layout files against raw manuscripts or scripts, Exceptional Attention to Detail, Legally authorized to work in the US
Nice to Have
Familiarity with navigating nearshore time-zone overlaps (e. g. , EST/CST matching well with LATAM hours), preferred
What You'll Do.
Review print layout design files
Ensure content accuracy
Support communication and coordination
Provide production coordination support
Communicate layout feedback
Respond to production-related questions
Track project status updates
Track production assets
Identify and elevate complex issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional coordination; Global Team Collaboration; Work with curriculum, editorial, and design stakeholders; Coordinate feedback across stakeholders; Work with internal content stakeholders; Work with external design partners
Communication Scope
Cross-Cultural Communication; Communicate layout feedback clearly, concisely, and empathetically over text
Process & Methodology
Production Tracking, Workflow Management
Full Job Description
Why You'll Love This Role: This is a project-based independent contractor engagement focused on supporting print production deliverables during the summer production cycle. We are seeking a detail-oriented, self-starting Print Production Coordinator with specific experience in the K-12 education sector for a summer contract starting in early June. In this engagement, you will provide print production coordination support across curriculum, editorial, and design stakeholders to help ensure successful delivery of summer production materials. Because this position is fully remote, you must be highly motivated, comfortable working independently across time zones, and proficient at managing a digital workflow. Primary services will include supporting print QA reviews, tracking production status updates, and coordinating feedback across stakeholders to support timely delivery of print-ready files. What You'll Be Doing: File Verification & QA: Meticulously review print layout design files against master curriculum scripts to ensure total accuracy in content, formatting, and sequencing. Global Team Collaboration: Support communication and coordination between internal content stakeholders and external design partners. Workflow & Communication: Provide production coordination support, communicate layout feedback, and respond to production-related questions as needed throughout the project lifecycle. Production Tracking: Track project status updates, version control, and production assets using shared project management tools. Problem Escalation: Proactively identify and elevate complex page-fitting, copy-fitting, or layout issues to content experts and editorial leads for timely resolution. About You: K-12 Print Experience (Required): Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in print production or editorial QA specifically within K-12 educational publishing (textbooks, workbooks, or supplemental materials). Remote Work Proficiency: Proven track record of successfully managing prod
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