Department: Editorial / Production
Location: Colorado Springs
At Cook Media Global, our mission is to share faith-based messages that inspire, equip, and transform lives around the world. Through excellence in Christian publishing, we are committed to producing high-quality content that reflects our core values of Service, Honesty, Accountability, Prayer, and Excellence.
Position OverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented and creative Pre-Press Coordinator to join our publishing team. This role plays a vital part in bringing meaningful content to life—from concept to print—by ensuring all materials are prepared with precision, accuracy, and excellence.
The ideal candidate has a passion for publishing, a strong technical foundation in prepress production, and a heart for supporting a mission-driven organization.
What You’ll Do- Prepare and deliver print-ready files for both traditional printing and Print-on-Demand (POD) production
- Review and process job tickets, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely completion
- Manage corrections for book reprints, ensuring all updates align with editorial and printer specifications
- Coordinate proofing processes, including soft and hard proofs, ensuring color accuracy and final approvals
- Collaborate closely with designers, editors, and production teams to streamline workflows and improve processes
- Perform light graphic design updates to book covers and interior layouts while maintaining brand consistency
- Manage digital assets, including archiving, file packaging, and ensuring proper formatting, fonts, and image standards (CMYK)
- Stay current with publishing technologies and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and innovation
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Arts, Publishing, Journalism, or related field—or equivalent experience
- 1–3 years of experience in publishing, graphic design, or prepress production
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop), Microsoft Word, and Mac OS file management
- Understanding of 4-color printing processes and prepress requirements
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Effective communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- A willingness to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Be part of a purpose-driven organization impacting lives through Christian content
- Work alongside a collaborative and faith-centered team
- Opportunities to grow your skills in publishing and production
- Contribute to meaningful projects that align with your values
- Standard business hours with flexibility based on production needs
- Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout the workday
- Occasional lifting and physical activity as required in a production environment
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding company standards
If you feel called to use your skills in publishing to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Arts, Publishing, Journalism, or related field
- 1-3 years of experience in publishing, graphic design, or prepress production
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop)
- Understanding of 4-color printing processes and prepress requirements
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Effective communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- Willingness to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
What We Do
David C Cook is a nonprofit Christian publisher that provides Christ-centered resources, curriculum, books, and music to equip the Church for making and teaching disciples.





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