Oversee Press-Ready Output for Australia's Newspaper Publishing Network
Precision, timing, and accountability converge in the final stage of newspaper production. The Newspaper Production Team Lead safeguards this critical phase, ensuring every page meets exacting standards before reaching press. Decisions made here ripple across large-scale distribution and audience reach. This opportunity offers more than operations leadership-it builds long-term global career progression with Emapta, backed by premium benefits, international collaboration, and a top 1% talent experience focused on excellence, growth, and lasting impact in media publishing.
Job Overview
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Mid Shift, Saturday to Wednesday
Days Off: Consecutive rest days
Work Setup: Onsite - Megatower, Ortigas
Salary: Earn up to PHP200,000
Possible transition to hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days WFH)
Exciting Perks Await!
- Competitive Salary Package
- Prime office location in Ortigas (Easy access to MRT stations, restaurants, and banks)
- Consecutive days off
- HMO coverage with free dependent upon regularization
- Salary Advance Program through our banking partner (Eligibility and approval subject to bank assessment. Available to account holders with minimum of 6 months company tenure.)
- Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more Visit: https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
- Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
- Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
- Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
- Standard government and Emapta benefits
- Total of 20 annual leaves to be used on your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
- Fun engagement activities for employees
- Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
- Career growth opportunities
- Diverse and supportive work environment
The Qualifications We Seek
- 5+ years of experience in fast-paced, deadline-driven media or publishing environments (local or international)
- Strong understanding of the Australian media landscape; experience working with Australian teams
- Excellent English communication skills with strong grammar and attention to detail
- Proven ability to perform quality checks, ensuring accuracy and consistency
- Agile, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in changing environments
- Strong problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills
- High accountability, initiative, and ownership of results
- Experience following structured workflows with strict process adherence
- Technical proficiency in print fulfilment systems, including pagination and press imposition
- Lean Six Sigma certification or experience in process improvement
- Occasional overtime or shift adjustments may be required based on business needs (e.g., breaking news or team coverage)
Key Competencies
- Cultural leadership; fosters team cohesion through clear values and behaviors
- Planning and organization; coordinates resources, timelines, and priorities effectively
- Self-management; takes initiative, manages time, and owns results
- Problem-solving; identifies issues and implements practical solutions
- Process adherence; consistently follows workflows and procedures
- Technical expertise; applies strong knowledge of print systems, tools, and technologies
Your Daily Tasks
- Manage daily production performance, including classified pagination and file output, ensuring adherence to workflows and quality standards
- Lead, mentor, and develop the team to sustain high performance and capability
- Provide technical support through troubleshooting and incident resolution within critical deadlines
- Support contingency planning to maintain continuous operations
- Promote service excellence and consistency across all deliverables
- Report performance insights and identify opportunities for process improvement
What Success Looks Like
- 30 Days: Build team confidence, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and learn systems and processes
- 90 Days: Coach the team, lead daily operations, and collaborate with leadership
- 1 Year: Lead a high-performing team, manage complex production scenarios, and sustain quality standards
Welcome to Emapta Philippines!
Join a team that values camaraderie, excellence, and growth. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and a finalist in 2026 Inspiring Workplaces Awards Asia, Emapta stands proudly alongside industry giants, offering stability and exciting career opportunities. Your career flourishes here with competitive compensation, international clients, and a work culture focused on collaboration and innovation. Work with global clients across industries, supported by a stable foundation and like-minded professionals passionate about making an impact. We empower your success with opportunities for personal and professional development in an inclusive environment.
Apply now and be part of the #EmaptaEra!
