Senior Production Specialist (National Geographic)

Lead print production support for NGM and other complex feature-driven editorial publications. This role would manage high-volume, high-visibility pages that often require close coordination across Design, Editorial, Photo, and external vendors. Responsibilities • Own production workflow for assigned NGM stories and departments from late-stage design through release. • Prepare files for proofing, prepress, and final delivery to Quad. • Review layouts for technical accuracy, including overset text, image quality, folios, layers, style consistency, and preflight issues. • Manage color correction and retouching workflows in partnership with photo and design teams. • Track corrections across proofs, EIC rounds, and final release stages. • Coordinate with editors, designers, and photo editors to ensure all assets are complete and correctly placed. • Support complex pagination, late-breaking changes, and issue close with accuracy and speed. • Help maintain production standards for files, naming, packaging, and release readiness. Requirements • Minimum 5 years’ experience in an editorial production environment • Advanced InDesign production knowledge • Strong print prepress and proofing expertise • Excellent quality control and troubleshooting ability • Ability to manage multiple moving parts under deadline • Strong cross-functional communication Preferred qualifications • Experience supporting the production of high-profile, feature-driven magazines or other complex print publications with demanding quality and deadline requirements. • Advanced knowledge of print manufacturing, color management, prepress processes, and vendor coordination. • Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and adapt quickly to late-stage editorial and design changes. • Experience working in highly collaborative environments with editorial, design, photo, and production teams. • Strong attention to detail and demonstrated success maintaining quality standards in fast-paced publishing environments. • Familiarity with digital asset management systems, workflow automation tools, and evolving print production technologies. • Experience mentoring junior production staff or serving as…