AddressAbout the Role
The Newspaper Operations team is responsible for leading the operational planning, production and timely distribution of our printed titles. We deliver an innovative, collaborative approach to the planning and delivery of the printed product, improving process, using technology and our talent to make our print operations smarter.
You'll manage the timely transmission of pages to the print sites, liaising with Editorial and the press sites and following procedures to complete, in a timely manner, each day’s transmission accurately and effectively.
We're looking for a competent, diligent and communicative member of staff working at an intermediate level across the department’s functions who can provide a practical level of technical expertise in their work process areas to support others.
It’s an exciting, challenging role and requires high levels of attention to detail with the role covering Edition Control and imaging responsibilities , and you'll operate throughout the week (Monday to Sunday), responding to business requirements.
Flexibility is important, as the role is onsite and covers 5 over 7 days including bank holidays. The earliest shift start time is 15:00 and on occasion the latest shift may go past 00:30, so travelling home should be a consideration before applying.
Key Responsibilities
A Coordinator helps to deliver the highest standards of work to achieve the very best for our publications, and is competent and flexible enough to fully engage with the various elements of the role. The Telegraph’s values of Together, Open-Minded, Fearless and Informed are central to the ethos of the team and its members.
You will be required to:
● Ensures the timely delivery of the right pages to correct press sites.
● Ensures press sites are correctly notified of relevant press runs.
● Check the final page proofs to ensure all elements are present and correct.
● Takes the initiative, and the correct action, when required to ensure successful commencement of our print runs.
● Ensures editioning and zoning are correctly done in Editorial and Advertising, such as regional editions and splitting zoned ads.
● Reports clearly on each day’s transmission.
● Able to work late shifts - weekday and weekend shift cover
Essential Skills
You will be able to demonstrate confidence in the following areas on a day-to-day basis, and in a busy working environment:
● A clear and orderly approach to transmission.
● An ability to methodically work under pressure.
● To work accurately and efficiently in your role be it transmission, copysetting, planning or imaging.
● To assist colleagues in performing their duties accurately and efficiently.
● To inform management of any issues in a clear and timely fashion.
● Demonstrate Telegraph values - Together, Open-Minded, Fearless and Informed.
Desirable Skills
● Advanced Photoshop re-touching skills in print production
● Fully competent with handling & basics of picture production cutouts in Photoshop.
● Intermediate level print publishing knowledge - Newspapers and magazines
● Intermediate colour reproduction and colour management skills.
● Addressing problems, analysing and applying judgement.
● An experience based approach to problem solving.
● Can effectively deploy standard solutions to problems.
● Makes priority judgements in handling of workload in relation to problems.
● Is confident to suggest improvements to established solutions.
● Processes large quantities of detailed information with high levels of accuracy.
● Productively balances speed and accuracy.
● Implements a variety of cross-checking approaches and mechanisms.
● Evaluates and makes contributions to best practices.
● Advises others to carry out responsibilities based on understanding of key organizational functions.
● Recommends efficiencies in operational functions wherever possible.
● Evaluates relevant industry practices from an operations perspective and works accordingly.
● Designs awareness programs for multi- and cross-functional issues of the regulatory environment
Benefits
The nature of our industry means life at the Telegraph Media Group is fast-paced, demanding, and interesting. We also want it to be rewarding for everyone who works here by creating a suite of benefits that contribute to lifestyle choices and leisure activities. From dynamic working opportunities, medical cover, and parental leave (six months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced paternity/partner leave), to life assurance and season ticket loans, you can choose from a range of flexible benefits, designed to support your lifestyle and help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
Training and development
With support from your manager and colleagues, you’ll also have access to a variety of training and development opportunities through The Academy. Covering a range of personal and professional skills, our courses enable you to develop an enjoyable and rewarding career.
Our commitment to inclusion
At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader as part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of our roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with us, please make us aware.
To find out more about Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Telegraph Media Group, and for more information on our purpose, beliefs, and people values, please visit our website.
