Production / Traffic Coordinator - Pittsburgh Regional Transit : Job Details

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Production/Traffic Coordinator to provide support to management in production and traffic services for Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT). Coordinates schedules of work and projects, including production coordination of advertising clients with Director of Marketing and Creative Services. Negotiates cost of free-lance and vendor-supplied services within established budgets. Manages print and broadcast production projects through completion with printers, studios, etc. Coordinates projects and promotions on time and on budget.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates schedules of work and projects, including production coordination of advertising clients with Director of Marketing and Creative Services. • Negotiates cost of free-lance and vendor-supplied services, i.e., photography, illustrations, etc. within established budgets. • Manages print and broadcast production projects through completion with printers, studios, etc. • Independently coordinates projects and/or promotions, as assigned by the director.

Job requirements include:

• High school diploma or GED. • Bachelor's degree in advertising, communications, marketing or related field from an accredited college or university. Related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. • Minimum of three (3) years' experience in advertising production/traffic, communications, and marketing, including fluency with Quark, InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. No certifications or licenses required. • Production in department is Mac based therefore incumbent must be fluent in Mac programs as well as Quark, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Adobe suite knowledge is also required. • Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows and Microsoft Word. • Must be organized. • Effective and professional communications skills. Effective interpersonal skills.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in utilizing the Internet. • Experience in retouching is helpful. • Extensive knowledge of PRT various modes of transportation and services

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume.

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