How to hire a press room supervisor

How to hire a press room supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step press room supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a press room supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new press room supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your press room supervisor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a press room supervisor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A press room supervisor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, press room supervisors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of press room supervisors.

   Type of Press Room Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Press Room Supervisor		$18-32
   Quality Assurance Supervisor	A quality assurance supervisor oversees and leads the quality control operations within a manufacturing plant or similar establishment. They are primarily responsible for crafting and implementing policies that prioritize the efficiency of products or services, supervising and evaluating the performances of the workforce, and setting standards and procedures that align not just with the goals of the company, but the national and international level of production standards... Show more	$22-45
   Quality Control Supervisor	A quality control supervisor specializes in carrying out and implementing systems and procedures that ensure product quality within an organization. They are primarily responsible for devising priorities and standards, managing schedules to abide by the production timeline, monitoring activities, coordinating with production and quality control personnel, assessing employee performance, and thoroughly discussing new systems for all staff... Show more	$22-41

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Production Schedules
   • Product Quality
   • Production Process
   • Press Maintenance
   • Quality Standards
   • Press Machine
   • Press Checks
   • Production Runs

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the production flow from typesetting - paste-up, imaging, layout, composing, proofing and plating for press.
   • Coordinate with QA, QC, and validation for deviations, change control, batch records, and campaign changes.
   • Participate in ISO and GMP health authority audits and address action items from findings.
   • Perform financial management and oversight functions including maintaining and evaluating account activity, paperwork, payroll and budget reports.
   • Create and present quarterly score card reviews to divisional leadership.
   • Provide leadership to a team of up to 30 individuals in the press room and 30 in production.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your press room supervisor job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A press room supervisor can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, press room supervisors' average salary in mississippi is 39% less than in wyoming.
   • Seniority. Entry-level press room supervisors 43% less than senior-level press room supervisors.
   • Certifications. A press room supervisor with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a press room supervisor's salary.

   Average press room supervisor salary

   $50,877yearly

   $24.46 hourly rate

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   Entry-level press room supervisor salary

   $38,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 13, 2025

4. Writing a press room supervisor job description

   A press room supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a press room supervisor job description:

   Press room supervisor job description example

   About Us
   
   The Queens Health System is a nonprofit health care organization with a rich history of caring for the people of Hawaii. We have four hospitals and more than 70 preventive, specialty health care locations and labs throughout the Pacific region. And, as the states largest employer, we have 10,000 caregivers, medical staff, and leadership to help you achieve optimal health and wellness.
   
   Watch this video to explore our history and culture: Who Is Queens video
   
   Scope of Service
   
   The North Hawaii Community Emergency Department (ED) is a 13-bed, unit that provides comprehensive emergency medical and nursing services 24 hours a day for patients of all ages. The NHCH Emergency Department is a Level III Trauma Center for the Northern Region of the Island of Hawaii and is affiliated with the Queens Health System. North Hawaii Community Hospital has access to a tertiary facility for a higher level of care via medivac.
   
   A trauma team is available 24 hrs/day, seven-days-a-week, and may be activated by the ER Attending on Duty. Additionally, Stroke Code protocol may be activated on patients meeting the stroke criteria via tele-medicine, as well as Code STEMI for acute coronary syndrome.
   
   Adults constitute 93% of patients seen @ NHCH. The remaining 7% of the patients are under the age of 18. The top 10 chief complaints include abdominal pain, shortness of breath, chest pain, falls, psychiatric problems, cold symptoms, MVAs, multiple trauma, headache and weakness.
   
   Responsibilities
   
   I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
   Has 24-hour accountability for the clinical operations of the nursing unit(s) and area(s) assigned; ensures high-quality patient care and services, consistent with the mission, vision and philosophy of the organization.
   Participates in the administrative and operational management of unit(s) and area(s) assigned.
   Serves as the manager in the absence of the Nurse Manager.
   
   II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
   Essential: standing, sitting, walking, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking.
   Frequent: sitting, standing, walking, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods.
   Occasional: stooping/bending, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, lifting and carrying usual weight of one pound up to five pounds, reaching above, at and below shoulder level.
   Operates telephones, patient care devices, computers, surgical equipment, copier.
   
   III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
   Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
   Subjected to noise/vibrations from intercoms, telephones and monitors.
   Exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases.
   Working environment is fast-paced and may be stressful.
   Frequently works on multiple tasks and priorities at one time.
   
   IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
   A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
   Current Hawaii State license as Registered Nurse.
   Associates degree in Nursing. Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred.
   Evidence of continuing education.
   Current BLS/HCP certification.
   Depending upon area of assignment, specialty certification/training may be required.
   
   B. EXPERIENCE:
   Minimum three (3) years as a Registered Nurse in an acute care facility.
   Prior supervisory/leadership experience.
   
   Equal Employment Opportunity
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet
   
   #queens11
   
   PandoLogic. Keywords: Clinical Supervisor, Location: Honokaa, HI - 96727 , PL: 549191464

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find press room supervisors for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your press room supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit press room supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit press room supervisors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new press room supervisor

   Once you've found the press room supervisor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new press room supervisor. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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