Pressroom Manager - Madison

Madison Media Partners has an opportunity for a full-time Press Manager. We are looking for an experienced Goss Metro or Community Pressman or relevant experience to lead a dedicated group of press operators. The press department prints the Wisconsin State Journal, Capital Times, and a variety of other publications, special sections, and web commercial print work.

Position Responsibilities Scheduling of production runs, daily maintenance, and staff. Configure layouts for the printing of all products on the Metro and Community presses Work closely with editorial, pre-press, packaging, advertising, and circulation departments to configure layouts, confirm quantities, make changes, and confirm downstream support.

Hiring, coaching, and mentoring new employees Lead staff of 15-20 employees to meet daily printing requirements Active participation in the company’s safety committee Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Previous press experience with a background in newspaper production and a strong understanding of the offset printing process and web press operations Should have prior experience on large web presses (Goss, KBA, Man.

Roland, etc.) and be able to adapt that understanding to our Goss Metro press operation. Previous supervisory experience Good mechanical aptitude and skills Demonstration of cooperative behavior with co-workers Capable of setting priorities and attention to detail Can communicate orally both in person and on the phone Can interact and remain focused while dealing with multiple objectives Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, and multiplications) Must work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines Self-motivation and the ability to work independently Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds This is a full-time exempt role with work hours primarily during the day Education & Experience Basic computer skills including Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Experience in a production or mechanical environment High School diploma or equivalent Experience in the printing industry preferred Why Join Us? Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs.

Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.

Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of local news and information and a major subscription and advertising platform, with daily and weekly newspapers and rapidly expanding digital products serving 114 markets across 25 states. Our core commitment is to provide valuable, intensely local news and information to the communities we serve.

Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net.