Newspaper Publishing Company Job Vacancies in Abuja, June 27th 2014


A Newspaper Publishing Company situated in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja requires for immediate employment suitable candidates to fill these vacancies in its Lagos Regional Office:


Position: Production Manager (1)
Qualification and Experience

  • B.Sc or HND in Printing Technology, Graphic Design, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering or related disciplines. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage. Knowledge of newspaper production is very essential.
  • Minimum of 10 years practical experience in production of newspaper with proven experience in the industry.
Skills and Competencies
  • Knowledge of production in the print newspaper industry:
  • Knowledge of processes, equipment use and management systems for production of newspapers and other print media items;
  • Knowledge of the principles, various techniques, procedures and equipment use in design and production of machines and their parts as they relate to the newspaper industry;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
  • Computer literacy and knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite.
Position: Head Printer (1)
Qualification and Experience
  • B.Sc or HND in Printing Technology or any technical related discipline in addition to practical printing experience in operating a monograph city line printing machine.
  • Minimum of 7 years practical experience in production of print newspaper
Skills and Competencies
  • Knowledge of production in the print newspaper industry;
  • Knowledge of processes, equipment use and management systems for production of newspapers and other print media items;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
  • Computer literacy and knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite
Position: Web-Offset Printers (4)
Qualification and Experience
  • Must possess an ND or HND in printing Technology or any technical related discipline in addition to practical printing experience in operating a monograph cityline printing machine,
  • Computer Literacy is an added advantage.
  • Should be able to work with little or no supervision.
  • Must have a good sense of colour balance and registration.
Position: Printers (3)
Qualification and Experience
  • Minimum of 5 years working experience in operating a monograph city-line
  • Web offset newspaper printing machine, smart with good technical ability.
  • Must have a minimum of SSCE with good communication skill
  • Not above 45 years with dedication and passion for printing.
  • Computer Literacy is an added advantage.
  • Should be able to work with little or no supervision.
  • Must have a good sense of colour balance and registration.

Position: Lithographers (3)
Qualification and Experience
  • OND or HND in printing Lithography.
  • Minimum of 5years experience in Lithographic work
  • Must have the ability/flexibly to produce stripping dummy urgently as required,
  • Not above 40years
  • Computer Literate with the ability to operate any CtP plate making machine with little or no training.
  • Responsible and have passion for the job.
  • Must be very smart and has good-time-management.
Position: Pre-Press Staff (2)
Qualification and Experience
  • OND, HND or B.Sc in Graphic Arts or any related field
  • Minimum of 5years experience as a prepress staff in the newspaper field.
  • Highly dedicated with both CtF and CtP system of pre-press.
  • Knowledge or past experience on the use of Heidelberg Ultresetter
  • 460 in Addition to the use of CtP page imposition software will be an advantage
  • Should not be above 40 years with good working relationship.
  • Must have a good-time-management.

Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer (2)
Qualification and Experience
  • HND or B.Sc in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines.
  • Minimum of 5-8 years practical experience in maintenance management with proven experience in a similar industry and with at least 2 years in a supervisory position.
Skills and Competencies
  • Knowledge of plant maintenance in a similar industry;
  • Practical exposure to different applications used in achieving effective plant maintenance;
  • Knowledge of machine, tools, machine or industrial design, use of tools, repair and maintenance;
  • Knowledge of the principles, various techniques, procedures and equipment use in design and production of machines and their parts as they relate to the mining industry;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills,
  • Computer literacy and knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Should not be more than 4 5 years old.
Position: Mechanical Engineer (2)
Qualification and Experience
  • HND or B.Sc in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related disciplines.
  • Minimum of 3 years practical experience in maintenance
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
  • Computer literacy and knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Should not be more than 35 years old.

Position: Senior Electrical Engineers (2)
Qualification and Experience
  • HND or B.Sc in Electrical Engineering or related disciplines,
  • Minimum of 5-8 years practical experience in newspaper printing with at least 2 years in a supervisory position.
Skills and Competencies
  • Knowledge of plant maintenance in a similar industry;
  • Practical exposure to different applications
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
  • Computer literacy and knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Should not be more than 45 years old.
Position: Mechanical Engineer (2)
Qualification and Experience
  • HND or B.Sc in Electrical Engineering or related disciplines.
  • Minimum of 3 years practical experience
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills:
  • Computer literacy and knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Suite,
  • Should not be more than 35 years old.

Position: Press Hands (2)
Qualification and Experience
  • Minimum’ of SSCE certificate
  • 2 years working experience in a printing press hail environment.
  • Must not be above 30 years of age
  • Must have the zeal to learn printing operation.
  • Must have the stamina and good physical strength
  • Must be smart, dedicated and level headed.
  • Must be ready to perform duties as may be scheduled
Position: Machine Cleaners (2)
Qualification and Experience
  • Must possess a minimum of ND in Mechanical Engineering
  • Not above 30 years, intelligent and smart.
  • Self motivated with interest in details.
  • Good sense of observation
  • Good communication skill.
Position: Inserters and Wrappers (15)
Qualification and Experience
  • Minimum of SSCE certificate with
  • Must not be above 30 years of age
Position: IT Technical Support Officer (1)
Qualification and Experience
  • A B.Sc or HND in Computer science, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • Three (3) years working experience in IT
  • Knowledge of networking, computer applications, hardware maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Possession of MCSE, CCNA or relevant certificates will be added advantage.
Position: IT Assistant Support Officer (1)
Qualification and Experience
  • An OND Certificates or C&G Certificate in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
  • Four (4) years working experience in IT or Engineering Support
  • Practical knowledge of networking, computer applications, hardware maintenance and troubleshooting

How to Apply
Interested candidates who satisfied the above requirements should forward Curriculum Vitae/Resume and photocopy of their credentials to the address below Not Later than 10th July, 2014
The Advertiser,
P.O. Box 6873
Wuse Zone
Abuja