What is a press department manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a press department manager

1. Explore press department manager education requirements

   Most common press department manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   51.7 %

   Associate

   21.7 %

   High School Diploma

   12.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific press department manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Lean Manufacturing	14.08%
   Performance Reviews	13.62%
   Direct Reports	10.83%
   Flexo	10.75%
   ISO	7.12%

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3. Complete relevant press department manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New press department managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a press department manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real press department manager resumes.

4. Research press department manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage national and international POS system installations, including schedules, manpower requirements, and travel itineraries.
   • Train pre-press employees on PDF pre-flight techniques.
   • Conduct geotechnical and geological investigations and mineral resource evaluations for commercial, industrial and governmental clients using the above-mentioned drilling techniques.
   • Paste up artwork and film to make plates for press room.

5. Apply for press department manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a press department manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams