Apprentice Pressperson

Overview

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 Albany, NY. 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.

• Learn a trade that consistently produces high-quality print products.
• Operate and maintain printing presses with attention to deadlines and customer expectations.
• Utilize computers to operate printing presses and monitor production.
• Engage in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting as part of daily duties.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Interest in learning a trade and pursuing a four-year apprenticeship to become a Journeyman Offset Press person.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Comfortable with computers and learning to operate printing presses.
• Technical knowledge or mechanical aptitude in other production environments is helpful.

Hours and days vary based on training and production needs. Normal shift length is 7-1/4 hours. Day shifts 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, pay increases in steps until full Journeyman status is typically achieved within four years.

Sign-on bonus is $1,000 total: $500 after 90 days and $500 after six months of satisfactory employment.

The Times Union is located in New York’s Capital Region. We offer competitive pay, substantial benefits, and the opportunity to live in a beautiful area. We are committed to multiculturalism, inclusion, and anti-racism in our content, hiring strategies, and culture. We encourage applicants from 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