Newspaper Publisher
The Robesonian | Lumberton, NC | Onsite
About Us: At Champion Media, our publications have served their communities for over 100 years, providing trusted local news, entertainment, and community connections. We offer both print and digital products that connect readers and advertisers through timely news, photos, videos, and innovative services.
Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Newspaper Publisher to oversee daily operations, lead a team, manage printing plant operations, and ensure the timely, accurate, and cost-effective production and distribution of our publications. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong business, financial, and operational management skills who can drive team performance, improve efficiency, and support the organization's long-term growth.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership and Team Management: Lead department managers and employees, establish performance goals, oversee training, and promote accountability, teamwork, and employee development.
Printing Plant Operations: Assist in daily plant operations, production schedules, staffing, equipment maintenance, print quality, safety, and timely delivery of publications.
Financial Management: Manage budgets, monitor revenue and expenses, control costs, and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
Publication and Distribution: Coordinate editorial, advertising, production, and distribution teams to meet deadlines and maintain quality standards.
Strategic Planning: Develop business strategies, identify growth opportunities, improve processes, and maintain relationships with advertisers, vendors, and community partners.
Performance Oversight: Monitor business performance, address operational challenges, and report results and strategic initiatives to executive management.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Business, Management, Communications, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
Minimum of 5 years of management experience, preferably in publishing, printing, or a related industry.
Demonstrated experience leading teams and overseeing production or plant operations.
Strong budgeting, financial management, and cost-control skills.
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
Knowledge of printing processes, equipment, and workplace safety practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business management software.
Champion Media provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This includes providing policies for reasonable accommodations. This policy applies to all employees and applicants, as well as contractors, interns, volunteers, and any others conducting business with or on behalf of Champion Media. It applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.