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Bertelsmann

Bertelsmann

Global media, services, and education conglomerate

Media Factory Lead - 1st Shift

Full-Time
$20.81 - $22.81/hr
Mid
Valencia, Santa Clarita, CA, USA
In Person

About the job

Requirements
  • Familiarity with high-speed digital printing concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • Familiarity with United States Postal Service presort practices and procedures.
  • Hands-on experience with perfect binders and saddle stitchers is required.
  • Hands-on experience with Ricoh and Oce printers and print management software.
  • Ability to function as a contributing member and leader of various work teams.
  • Ability to interact with employees at all levels, management, and external clients.
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Three to four years of experience within a print production environment is required.
  • Intermediate computer skills.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Process Director, Prisma, and Fiery controllers.
  • Solid mathematical skills and attention to detail.
  • Organizational and planning skills, including the ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set goals and enforce deadlines, and reassess priorities flexibly.
  • Analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
  • Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office 365 navigation and functionality.
  • Practical mathematical skills, including reading and converting fractions.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate daily workflow to ensure orders are produced on time and meet internal service level agreements.
  • Direct and lead the work of Finishing Technicians and Digital Print Operators.
  • Ensure the integrity and organization of United States Postal Service presort mailings, including First-Class Letters/Flats and Marketing Mail Letters/Flats for permit imprint and metered mail.
  • Work as a Digital Print Operator or Finishing Technician as needed to meet production demands.
  • Read and interpret the production schedule to coordinate daily activity.
  • Adjust machine settings to complete tasks according to specifications accurately and on time.
  • Ensure daily operator maintenance is completed and documented.
  • Maintain output quality and shift production targets.
  • Maintain an accurate count of consumable supplies and communicate to management when orders need to be placed.
  • Ensure the bindery and print area is neat and clean to provide a professional and safe working environment.

About the company

Bertelsmann is a global media, services, and education group made up of eight autonomous divisions, including RTL Group, Penguin Random House, BMG, and Arvato. It operates across B2B and B2C markets, with activities in broadcasting, book publishing, music rights management, and business process outsourcing. Its products range from streaming subscriptions and printed books to logistics, CRM services, and AI-powered content and rights-management tools. The company differentiates itself through a decentralized, entrepreneur-led structure that reinvests profits into content and digital infrastructure via its Boost program, backed by private foundations and the Mohn family. It aims to grow organically and through selective acquisitions while leveraging large-scale data and cross-divisional synergies to deliver personalized content and service experiences at a global scale.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Gütersloh, Germany

Founded

1835

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What believers are saying

  • H1 2026 organic revenue grew 5.1%, Bertelsmann’s strongest pace in twenty years.
  • RTL streaming became profitable in H1 2026, adding €40 million to adjusted EBITDA.
  • BMG-Concord would create a global No.4 music company with $2.2 billion 2026 revenue.

What critics are saying

  • RTL’s reported revenue fell 6.4% in H1 2026 as TV advertising weakened.
  • Penguin Random House sued OpenAI on March 27, 2026, exposing copyright and AI monetization conflict.
  • BMG-Concord integration needs Q4 2026 approvals; a failed deal would dilute growth and credibility.

What makes Bertelsmann unique

  • Bertelsmann’s decentralized model gives RTL, PRH, BMG, and Arvato unusual operating autonomy.
  • Its private foundation ownership supports long-horizon capital allocation, including Sky Deutschland and BMG deals.
  • Few peers match Bertelsmann’s combination of global content IP, services, and education scale.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Wellness Program

Training Programs

Employee Discounts

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Mar 26th, 2026
Bertelsmann reports $1.1B profit and $21.3B revenue for 2025, maintains $26.9B growth target

German media giant Bertelsmann reported €1 billion profit for 2025, unchanged from the previous year, with revenue stable at €19 billion. Chief executive Thomas Rabe described it as a "solid financial year" for the company, which owns RTL Group, Penguin Random House and BMG music label. Adjusted operating profit reached €3 billion, slightly below 2024's €3.1 billion, primarily due to exchange rates and portfolio changes including the sale of RTL Nederland. Capital expenditure remained at €2.1 billion. The Gütersloh-based company maintains its medium-term revenue target of €24 billion, which Rabe called "absolutely achievable". For 2026, Bertelsmann anticipates stable performance with revenue and earnings growth in continuing operations. Since 2021, the company has invested around €7 billion in growth programmes.