Apprentice Pressperson

$1,000.00 Sign-on Bonus!

The Times Union is seeking a reliable, conscientious, and mechanically adept person interested in entering a four-year apprenticeship program to become a Journeyman Offset Press person in their Albany, NY production operation. If hired, you will work with an experienced, close-knit team responsible for maintaining and operating a state-of-the-art KBA Commander CL press that produces the Times Union, 14 other daily newspapers, fourteen weeklies, three monthlies, and numerous commercial print publications in a high quality and cost-effective manner.

• Interest in learning a trade that consistently produces high-quality print products.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on meeting deadlines and customer expectations.
• Well-developed verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable with computers and learning how to use them to operate printing presses.
• Technical knowledge/mechanical aptitude in other production environments helpful.
• Understands the importance of equipment maintenance and enjoys same.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Hours and days can vary based on training and production needs. The normal shift length is 7-1/4 hours. Day shifts currently begin at 10:15 a.m. and evening shifts start at 5:45 p.m.

Starting pay is $22.43/hour for the first year. As an apprentice progresses and acquires required knowledge and skills, the pay rate increases in steps until full Journeyman status is acquired, usually within 4 years.

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

The Times Union is located in New York’s Capital Region. We offer great pay, substantial benefits and the ability to live in a beautiful area of the country. Our commitment to multiculturalism, inclusion and anti-racism is reflected in our content, hiring strategies and culture. We encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply, and all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Interested applicants should contact Darrell Foster, Production Director, at  or via email at