Journeyman Pressperson

About the role

The Times Union is seeking an experienced offset journeyman pressperson to join its Albany, NY, production operation. You will work with a close-knit team responsible for maintaining and operating a state-of-the-art KBA Commander CL press that produces Times Union and numerous commercial print publications in a high-quality and cost-effective manner, seven days a week.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of web offset newspaper or commercial printing experience.
• Able to produce high-quality print results on a consistent basis.
• Detail oriented with a focus on meeting deadlines and customer expectations.
• Well-developed verbal communication skills.
• Fluency with computerized press controls and operator interfaces.
• Technical knowledge and mechanical aptitude for newspaper printing operations, including equipment maintenance, troubleshooting and repair.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Hours

Primarily evenings and weekend evenings, but hours can vary based on training and production needs.

Pay

This is a union position with an hourly journeyman rate of $37.39.

Benefits

The Times Union offers great pay, substantial benefits and the ability to live in a beautiful area of the country.

Sign-on Bonus

Receive $500.00 after 90 days and $500 after 6 months of satisfactory employment.

About Us

Based in Albany, the Times Union (timesunion.com) is the leading news organization in New York’s Capital Region, Hudson Valley and beyond. The news organization is widely respected for its focus on local news and watchdog reporting, particularly on state government and politics. It has won numerous state and national awards for its work on both print and digital platforms and has repeatedly been named New York’s 'Newspaper of Distinction' by the state editors association. Through the Times Union Media Group, we offer innovative marketing and advertising solutions to local, regional, and national clients. These include event marketing, a full complement of digital marketing solutions, targeted and total market coverage print solutions and more.