System Support Specialist

Dow Jones & Co.

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, Market Watch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.

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La Grange

Full time

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As part of the Dow Jones Print Business Operations Group, your mission will be to ensure exceptional service for our customers and create great experiences for our employees.

You will operate with minimal supervision, supporting the maintenance and operation of electronic and electromechanical systems that are crucial for producing our publications across multiple corporate locations. This position requires 35 hours per week, with workdays varying based on operational needs. Overtime may be required occasionally. You will also need to perform operational tasks as needed for coverage situations, ensuring a proactive approach to maintaining productivity and quality.

Additional duties may be assigned as business needs change. You will be based in LaGrange, GA and report to the Technology Services Manager.

• Breakdown Repair Response: Provide immediate responses to equipment breakdowns, coordinating effectively with machinists to resolve issues promptly without compromising safety or equipment integrity.
• Technical Expertise: Troubleshoot and repair electronic and electromechanical components across the pressroom, mailroom, and building equipment, including network systems, PLCs, telephony, and automated remote controls.
• Technology Integration: Support the integration of new technologies into operational processes and serve as a liaison for vendors during the installation, rearrangement, or removal of equipment.
• Technical Guidance: Offer technical assistance, training, and support to staff and customers, ensuring adherence to corporate technology and publication quality standards.
• Documentation and Training: Assist with Development and maintaining essential documentation for support staff, including troubleshooting guides and installation instructions, and create training programs to enhance staff capabilities.
• Maintenance and Upgrades: Plan and execute system software, application, and hardware upgrades, as well as routine maintenance of WAN and LAN systems, ensuring reliable operation.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Respond to complex technical issues escalated by support personnel and oversee trouble resolution activities, coordinating with technical staff, vendors, and carriers.
• Communication: Maintain effective communication with management and other departments, utilizing logs, reports, and emails to ensure timely results for plant maintenance programs. Notify management and clients of network/system troubles through a tiered notification and escalation process.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety and environmental policies, including lockout/tagout procedures, and assist with safety compliance inspections and training.

• 1 to 3 years of experience supporting technology systems relevant to this role.
• Previous experience in a production environment is a plus, preferably in cold web offset newspaper printing production environment.
• Distribution/mail packaging experience a plus, working on conveyor lines, with stacking and strapping equipment
• Strong technical knowledge of applicable technology models, including hands-on expertise in middleware integration, networking technologies, and application performance tuning.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting network and data communications systems, with experience using diagnostic hardware and software tools.
• Familiarity with desktop…