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JOB NUMBER 24-0007

JOB TITLE: Newspaper Mailroom Helper

As a Newspaper Mailroom Helper, you will play a vital role in the efficient operation of the mailroom department within our newspaper organization. Your responsibilities will include assisting in the sorting, packaging, and distribution of newspapers, as well as maintaining a clean and organized workspace. You will work as part of a team to ensure that newspapers are processed accurately and delivered on time to subscribers and distribution points.

STATUS: Part-time, hourly

REPORTS TO: Newsroom Mailroom Supervisor

COMPENSATION: $18.29/hour  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Sorting and Packaging: Assist in sorting newspapers according to delivery routes or distribution areas, and package them for delivery or pickup.
• Inserting: Feed multiple pre-printed inserts into hoppers for insertion into newspapers.
• Distribution Support: Help load newspapers onto delivery trucks or transport them to designated distribution points within the facility.
• Quality Control: Ensure that newspapers are sorted and packaged accurately, and report any errors or discrepancies to supervisors.
• Equipment Operation: Operate basic mailroom equipment such as conveyor belts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks under supervision.
• Workspace Maintenance: Keep the mailroom area clean and organized, including sweeping floors, disposing of waste, and organizing supplies.
• Assistance with Special Projects: Assist supervisors or other team members with special projects or tasks as needed, such as inventory counts or equipment maintenance.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other mailroom helpers and supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and efficient operation of the department.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Physical stamina and strength to lift and move newspaper bundles and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in sorting and packaging newspapers.
• Basic math skills for counting and recording inventory.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, to accommodate production schedules and deadlines.
• Prior experience in a warehouse, mailroom, or similar environment is beneficial but not required.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Factory working conditions

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

We’re committed to building an inclusive organization that represents the people and communities we serve. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including people of color, women, veterans, LGBTQ and people with disabilities.

Join our team and contribute to delivering quality news to our community every day! Interested applicants can email a resume and references to Production Director Kevin Smalley at ksmalley (at) coloradocommunitymedia.com. No phone calls, please.

* -This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. Management reserves the right to change this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

JOB NUMBER 24-0006

JOB TITLE: Newspaper Mailroom Supervisor

As the Newspaper Mailroom Supervisor, you will oversee the efficient operation of the mailroom department within our newspaper organization. Your responsibilities will include managing a team, ensuring timely processing and distribution of newspapers, coordinating with other departments, and maintaining equipment. You will play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and timely delivery of our newspaper to subscribers and distribution partners.

STATUS: Full-time, salaried

REPORTS TO: Production Director

COMPENSATION: $55,000/year 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Supervision and Leadership: Lead and supervise a team of mailroom staff, including hiring, training and performance management.
• Operational Management: Ensure smooth and efficient operation of the mailroom department, including scheduling staff, assigning tasks, and monitoring workflow.
• Distribution Coordination: Coordinate with distribution partners to ensure accurate and timely delivery of newspapers to subscribers, newsstands, and other distribution points.
• Quality Control: Maintain high standards of quality control to ensure that newspapers are printed, sorted, and packaged correctly. Inventory Management: Oversee inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for mailroom operations, and ensure timely replenishment as needed. Safety and Compliance: Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies, and implement measures to promote a safe working environment.
• Equipment Maintenance: Oversee maintenance and repair of mailroom equipment, and coordinate with vendors for servicing and upgrades as necessary.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity in the mailroom department.
• Reporting: Prepare regular reports on mailroom operations, including productivity metrics, inventory levels, and any issues or challenges encountered.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments such as printing, editorial, and circulation to ensure smooth coordination of newspaper production and distribution.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role, preferably in a mailroom or similar operational environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead and motivate a team.
• Knowledge of mailroom operations, including sorting, packaging, and distribution processes.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and best practices in a warehouse or production setting.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills and experience with mailroom equipment and software.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, to accommodate production schedules and deadlines.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional education or training in logistics, operations management, or a related field is preferred.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Factory working conditions

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

We’re committed to building an inclusive organization that represents the people and communities we serve. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including people of color, women, veterans, LGBTQ and people with disabilities.

Interested applicants can email a resume and references to Production Director Kevin Smalley at ksmalley (at) coloradocommunitymedia.com. No phone calls, please.

* -This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. Management reserves the right to change this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

JOB NUMBER 24-0005

JOB TITLE: Press Operator

A press operator has the skills to work capably on an offset printing press in an effective manner with other employees.

STATUS: Full-time, hourly

REPORTS TO: Production Director

COMPENSATION: $27-$30 per hour, plus benefits 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS*

• Prepare the press for printing. May involve many presets that specific jobs require.
• Able to load paper and mount plates, in accordance with ink settings or paper width.
• Prepare press in a timely and accurate manner.
• While the press is running, make decisions on what is acceptable and unacceptable.
• Keep printing press supplied to keep running with materials such as ink or fountain solution.
• Take maintenance seriously. During planned or unplanned downtime, keep the machine in good working order through preventative maintenance.
• Follow standard processes and procedures.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Ability to speak and write clearly and accurately.
• Willingness to cooperate with others and work to the greater good.
• Multi-tasking capabilities.
• Awareness that safety for yourself, your co-workers and equipment is of utmost importance.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Contribute to the overall success of the company by performing all assigned duties in a professional, timely and accurate manner.
• Enforce all policies and procedures as set forth in the employee handbook and enforce all safety policies and procedures as set forth in company regulations. 

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Exemplary attendance; be punctual.
• Ability to troubleshoot.
• Takes full responsibility for the printed product; must have a sufficient understanding of every component of the offset printing press to discern where a problem may be originating.
• Ability to operate in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to deal with others in a respectful manner. Constantly looks for ways to improve the process. Abide by the quality standards guidelines produced by the company.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The employee has no supervisory responsibility. 

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to reach, sit, use fingers, grasp, talk, hear and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

EQUIPMENT USED: Various hand tools

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Factory working conditions

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

We’re committed to building an inclusive organization that represents the people and communities we serve. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including people of color, women, veterans, LGBTQ and people with disabilities.

Interested applicants can email a resume and references to Production Director Kevin Smalley at ksmalley (at) coloradocommunitymedia.com. No phone calls, please.

*-This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. Management reserves the right to change this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

JOB NUMBER 24-0004

JOB TITLE: Business Operations Assistant

The Operations Assistant works with sales and operations managers, staff and customers to ensure tasks are completed.

We believe that a creative, learning environment staffed with talented people who want to grow and utilize the newest and best tools will result in a dynamic and successful culture that has a positive impact on our clients’ businesses and our community.

Our brand is one of the most trusted in the communities we serve. We’ve built this reputation by providing award-winning news coverage and top-notch customer service, and by being engaged in our communities at all levels.

Compensation: Full-time, starting at $17.50 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, Life and paid holiday, vacation, sick and personal time. 

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The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Be an excellent multi-tasker working on several projects simultaneously.
• Be deadline oriented.
• Possess an understanding of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
• Perform administrative tasks i.e. updating reports, delivering items as needed and more.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Join our team, working from our Englewood office and remote.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive organization that represents the people and communities we serve. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented community to apply, including people of color, veterans, LGBTQ people and people with disabilities.

Interested applicants can submit a resume and cover letter with references to VP of Sales and Advertising Erin Addenbrooke at eaddenbrooke (at) coloradocommunitymedia.com . NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE

JOB NUMBER 24-0002

JOB TITLE: Summer Reporting Intern

Colorado Community Media is seeking a news reporting intern. The position is a full-time paid internship, which runs for 10 weeks this summer. The intern will work with CCM reporters and editors on general assignments for the publications and websites in our network and will have the opportunity to contribute to in-depth reporting projects.

Compensation: $15 per hour, 40 hours per week with overtime as needed

Approximate start date: June 10

The ideal candidate will:

• Hit the ground running and get real-world experience in all aspects of news and features reporting, including source development, interviewing, multimedia storytelling and audience engagement.
• Gain experience working as a member of a news team with the opportunity to collaborate on reporting projects with seasoned editors and reporters.
• Learn the ins and outs of working for community newspapers by covering local events and reporting on a variety of issues from education to city government to business to breaking news.

Desired qualifications

• Hold at least a junior status at an accredited college or university, or a bachelor’s degree in journalism, photography, public relations, or a related field. ( Dependent on experience; sophomores or other fields will be considered.)
• Possess strong writing skills
• Previous experience through another internship or campus media is ideal.
• Strong knowledge of AP style
• Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and simultaneously work toward many company initiatives at once
• Digital photography and video skills are a plus.
• A valid driver’s license is preferred.

Please email your resume, cover letter and links to Editor-in-Chief Michael de Yoanna, at michael(at)coloradocommunitymedia.com. No phone calls, please.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive organization that represents the people and communities we serve. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including people of color, veterans, LGBTQ+ people and people with disabilities.

About us

Colorado Community Media is home to a network of 23 weekly and monthly newspapers in Colorado, spread across much of the Front Range, and counties including Adams, Arapahoe, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Jefferson and Weld. The family of papers includes publications with more than 100 years of history serving these communities. 

In May of 2021, the National Trust for Local News set Colorado Community Media on a vision of transforming the company’s beloved papers into a 21st-century, best-in-class community media organization, focused on delivering expert service journalism and deep community reporting in print and online.

JOB NUMBER 24-0003

Compensation: Full-time (40 hours), starting at $17.50/hour

Colorado Community Media seeks an energetic and ambitious General Assignment Reporter for our South Metro Bureau in Colorado’s Arapahoe county. The ideal candidate is a creative newshound who is interested in working in a busy, growing, suburban community that has a range of important stories to cover – from economic growth, development, traffic, housing, state and local politics and to city government meetings and culture. We’re looking for a reporter able to meet daily deadlines, has a desire to stretch into impactful, enterprising journalism, is comfortable with digital journalism and is excited to engage the community. If you have a love for community news that matters to hometown readers, we want to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will:

• Write quick, clean copy for web and weekly print editions that is accurate and concise as well as engaging, informative and entertaining.
• Have an eye for good stories and a track record for pitching them to editors and successfully completing them.
• Possess an understanding of basic reporting techniques, including diving into court, police, city and other records and agendas with an eye for accountability.
• Be comfortable interviewing news subjects in person and on the telephone.
• Have a commitment to maintaining Colorado Community Media’s leadership as a local news source throughout its communities.
• Respond to breaking news as directed.
• Deliver a range of short news pieces and features – one story per day, or an average of five stories per week with time allowed for longer features and special projects. 
• Demonstrate proficiency under pressure and be able to meet deadlines.
• Be self-motivated with excellent time management skills and possess a teamwork mentality.
• Help write newsletters weekly as directed.

Position responsibilities

• Cover issues important to readers, especially municipal governments in Centennial, Arapahoe County and surrounding areas as needed. This includes city council meetings, elections, police, community gatherings, businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools and activities.
• Take photos to go with your stories.
• Participate in community listening sessions to engage residents’ interests and coverage needs.
• Create a weekly plan for print stories with editors and CCM’s South news team that includes:
  • Meeting coverage, story advances and analysis from community boards and organizations.
  • Coverage and photos of significant community events, breaking news.
  • Regular business and personality profiles.
  • Culture features.
  • Long-term investigative and team projects.

Please email your resume, cover letter and three clips to Editor-in-Chief Michael de Yoanna, at michael(at)coloradocommunitymedia.com. No phone calls, please.

At Colorado Community Media, we will consider both seasoned and entry-level applicants as long as they’re committed to writing stories that connect with our readers.

The position rarely requires overtime, but reporters on occasion work evening and weekend hours. Travel is at times necessary for the job. The position does offer day-to-day flexibility in work hours and in work location, at our offices, in the field and remotely.

Diversity, equity and inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive organization that represents the people and communities we serve. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including people of color, veterans, LGBTQ+ people and people with disabilities.

About us

Colorado Community Media is home to a network of 23 weekly and monthly newspapers in Colorado, spread across much of the Front Range, and counties including Adams, Arapahoe, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, Jefferson and Weld. The family of papers includes publications with more than 100 years of history serving these communities. 

In May of 2021, the National Trust for Local News set Colorado Community Media on a vision of transforming the company’s beloved papers into a 21st-century, best-in-class community media organization, focused on delivering expert service journalism and deep community reporting in print and online.

JOB NUMBER: 23-0010

JOB TITLE: Sales Professional (Jefferson County Territory)

Colorado Community Media is hiring native-digital sales professionals seeking to build their careers with the largest local media company in Colorado. We continue to invest in innovation and people, developing new businesses and state-of-the-art tools that support new products that produce superior ROIs for clients.

We believe that a creative, learning environment staffed with talented people who want to grow and utilize the newest and best tools will result in a dynamic and successful culture that has a positive impact on our clients’ businesses and our community.

Our brand is one of the most trusted in our community. We’ve built this reputation by providing award-winning news coverage and by being engaged in our community at all levels. As a true marketer, we want you to bring your experience and expertise to develop the best advertising and audience programs for local advertisers needing to engage with the community to grow their business.

We value teamwork. We embrace opinions, perspectives, cultures and backgrounds that energize the company and fuel our passion to do what’s right for our readers, our advertisers and our employees. If you’ve got the drive and the passion, together we can take your career farther than ever imagined.

We are building a sales team that will be the face of the changing media landscape. We are looking for people who are excited to represent our emerging brands and our trusted, traditional ones too.

Join our team, working from our Englewood offices and remote.

If you’re as passionate as we are about our mission to grow and engage our community, please apply.

This position offers competitive pay with commission and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and paid holiday, vacation, sick and personal time. As an added bonus, you’ll office less than 60 minutes from the best Colorado has to offer in outdoor recreation.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We’re committed to building an inclusive organization that represents the people and communities we serve. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including people of color, veterans, LGBTQ people and people with disabilities.

Interested applicants can submit a resume and cover letter with references to Director of Advertising Erin Addenbrooke at eaddenbrooke@coloradocommunitymedia.com or use our convenient online application form.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Base pay plus commission, generally at least $40K per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Sales/marketing experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Carrier Openings – Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock and Parker

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Competitive pay and potential sign-on bonus.

About the job: A great way to make some extra money for the holidays! Part-time hours. Adaptable route sizes.

No suit or tie required!

Previous carrier experience encouraged: reliable vehicle and email access required. No telephone inquiries, please email us at: circulation@coloradocommunitymedia.com.

Please include your contact information and zip code. We will respond to you based on availability.