Pressroom Manager - Madison

Lee Enterprises • Madison, WI

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About The Position

Madison Media Partners is hiring a full-time Pressroom Manager to lead a dedicated group of press operators. The press department prints the Wisconsin State Journal, Capital Times, and other publications, special sections, and web commercial print work. The role oversees production on the Metro and Community presses and coordinates with editorial, pre-press, packaging, advertising, and circulation teams to support accurate, timely printing.

Requirements

• Previous press experience, with a background in newspaper production and a strong understanding of offset printing and web press operations.
• Prior experience on large web presses such as Goss, KBA, or ManRoland, and ability to adapt that knowledge to the Goss Metro press operation.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Good mechanical aptitude and skills.
• Demonstrated cooperative behavior with co-workers.
• Ability to set priorities and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate orally in person and by phone.
• Ability to remain focused while handling multiple objectives.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet multiple, sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Basic computer skills, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience in a production or mechanical environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the printing industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule production runs, daily maintenance, and staff.
• Configure layouts for printing all products on the Metro and Community presses.
• Coordinate with editorial, pre-press, packaging, advertising, and circulation departments to configure layouts, confirm quantities, make changes, and confirm downstream support.
• Hire, coach, and mentor new employees.
• Lead a staff of 15–20 employees to meet daily printing requirements.
• Actively participate in the company’s safety committee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED