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The Journal News offers competitive salaries and generous benefits including vacation, health plans, pension and 401(k). As a Gannett division, we may be the launch pad for your career with Gannett newspapers, USA Today or television stations nationwide.

We maintain policies and practices that reflect commitment to work/life balance. In fact, for the eighteenth consecutive year, Working Mother magazine has named Gannett one of the 100 best companies for working mothers. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage those of diverse backgrounds and those who share this value to apply.

Current Job Openings

Title Assistant Production Maintenance Supervisor
Location Harrison
Department Production
Working Hours Vary
Days Off Mon & Tues

BASIC FUNCTION
Assist with all mechanical and electrical repairs and preventive maintenance of production equipment primarily in the Packaging Center. Evaluate, diagnose and implement solutions for equipment failures. Assist with planning and coordinating Packaging projects and major repairs. Order and inventory spare parts and supplies. Track, delegate, supervise and participate in preventive maintenance tasks. Assist in the press, plate and warehouse areas when required. Work closely with vendors and make calls for technical assistance when additional help is needed to resolve problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Closely assist with department supervision and perform hands on newspaper production equipment repairs and preventive maintenance primarily in the Packaging Center.
  • Work under the supervision of the Assistant Production Maintenance Manager.
  • Lead staff and perform daily work assignments. Schedule and coordinate major repairs.
  • Detailed record keeping of repairs, equipment maintenance and parts inventory.
  • Coordinate Ferag, MMMS SLS and K&M Titan inserter computer repairs, upgrades and maintenance with internal IT departmental and vendors.
  • Train personnel.
  • Perform all other tasks as assigned.
  • QUALIFICATIONS
    High school graduate or equivalent required. Formal mechanical, electrical, or trade school skills required or a minimum of (5) year’s experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical failures on production equipment. Above average electro/mechanical aptitude is required. Basic machine shop skills required. Must be experienced in the use of hand and power tools. Above average computer and electronic skills a must. Must be proficient in reading mechanical drawings and electrical schematics as well as other documentation used to facilitate equipment repairs. Must possess good supervisory, communication, record keeping, and organizational skills. Must have a valid driver’s license and have regular access to a vehicle for travel to local vendors or other Gannett properties. Also required, a valid license to operate fork and clamp truck equipment.

    Those qualified and interested should send a cover letter and resume to careers@lohud.com


    Title SALES ASSOCIATE
    Location Harrison
    Department Advertising
    Working Hours 8:30am - 5:00pm
    Days Off Sat & Sun

    BASIC FUNCTION
    Service account managers and advertisers. Perform all duties in account manager’s absence. Responsible for order entry, phone coverage, and scheduling Joint Promotion pages. Organize and submit ad copy, art and layout by deadline. Complete accurate advertising orders, submit client contracts and complete sales reporting in a timely manner. Must be able to interact with Journal News clients and will be expected to quote rates/ad costs and schedule ads. Provide revenue updates and research account history through Journal News billing systems. Work with staff in accounting and ad operations to ensure issues are quickly resolved.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support Account Managers
  • Order Entry and ad processing
  • Customer service and phone coverage
  • Account Research and revenue updates
  • Complete sales reports
  • Resolve customer issues immediately
  • Track and report sales of team for special section and other initiatives

    QUALIFICATIONS

  • College degree preferred
  • Aptitude to advance to Account Executive position
  • Excellent telephone manner and interpersonal skills required
  • Must have regular access to a motor vehicle
  • Good computer skills (Excel and Powerpoint)
  • Must be able to juggle several tasks at once and prioritize work effectively
  • Some outside sales experience preferred
  • Those qualified and interested should send a cover letter and resume to careers@lohud.com


    Title DOCK SUPERVISOR
    Location Harrison
    Department Production
    Working Hours Vary (nights)
    Days Off Vary

    BASIC FUNCTION
    Ensure that the various products produced on the night shift are loaded correctly, and that the trucks depart on time as scheduled. Maintain accurate daily productions reports.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Verify that the correct amount of products are received and distributed for the various NYC, NJ, and El Diario and USA Today papers. This includes any special sections, overruns or other products that have to be delivered, etc. Verify the loads of all daily products including the advances (i.e.: The Journal News, Daily Record and The Hour).
  • Coordinate functions between the Packaging Center Dock operations and Single copy trucking.
  • Ensure that the trucks depart on time and with the correct loads. This includes any special sections, overruns or other products that have to be delivered to the various regions.
  • Produce skid reports and tags for the above mentioned products on a daily basis. Complete daily production reports for all editions. Process the press orders for the weekend production runs.
  • Supervise the distribution of the comic advances and the Sunday completes.
  • Process bundle tops for completes and corresponding paperwork.
  • QUALIFICATIONS
    High school diploma or equivalent required. Good Math skills, computer knowledge, 3 years experience in newspaper business and knowledge of our distribution area. Ability to multi- task and work in a deadline oriented atmosphere. Must have valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

    Those qualified and interested should send a cover letter and resume to careers@lohud.com


    Title PACKAGING SUPERVISOR / Dock Area
    Location Harrison
    Department Production
    Working Hours Vary (nights)
    Days Off Vary

    BASIC FUNCTION
    Help plan and schedule all daily Packaging Center Dock operations. Meet distribution deadlines on all publications.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Verify that the correct amount of products are received and distributed for the various NYC, NJ, and El Diario and USA Today papers. This includes any special sections, overruns or other products that have to be delivered, etc.
  • Coordinate functions between the Packaging Center Dock operations and Single copy trucking.
  • Assign staff to cover all tasks. Prepare daily work schedules and schedule vacations. Keep accurate records for hours worked and verify timecards. This includes the Temp scheduling.
  • Prepare press orders, skid tags and skid reports for the various Home Delivery Distribution Centers.
  • Responsible for performance appraisals for direct reports.
  • React to change productively and handle essential tasks as assigned and maintain quality control.
  • QUALIFICATIONS
    High school graduate; College helpful. Minimum 3 years of Packaging Center experience. Able to meet constant deadlines; Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. Must be detailed oriented. Technical and mechanical skills a plus.

    Those qualified and interested should send a cover letter and resume to careers@lohud.com


    The Journal News maintains a safe, drug-free workplace and pre-employment drug testing is required.
    To make the move that may make your career, send your resume to:
    The Journal News
    Human Resources-Recruitment
    One Gannett Drive
    White Plains. NY 10604
    Fax # 914-696-8174