Full-Time

Operations Trainer

Training, Operations

Posted on 10/8/2025

Hearst

Hearst

5,001-10,000 employees

Global media and information services conglomerate

Compensation Overview

$16.90/hr

+ Base wage

Ames, IA, USA

In Person

On-site in Boone, IA; occasional travel.

Category
Training
Requirements
  • Associate’s degree or equivalent in training or related field such as business, education, or communication, or equivalent business work experience in training or CDS Global system experience in Customer Service or Operations.
  • Above average PC and MS Office knowledge/skills.
  • Demonstrated experience designing, delivering and evaluating training programs.
  • Proficient verbal and written English communication skills. Experience conveying clear, concise information to others, using verbal, written, or other appropriate communication techniques.
  • Experience using advanced math skills.
  • Demonstrated initiative and ability to be self-directed.
  • Demonstrated experience identifying and resolving situations, determining most effective and/or efficient actions.
  • Demonstrated experience analyzing situations using research and troubleshooting skills.
  • If required to travel, has access to transportation requiring a valid driver’s license, proof of safe driving record and active insurance.
Responsibilities
  • Maintains confidentiality of CDS Global and its clients’ proprietary information.
  • Maintains working knowledge of assigned department(s) and essential functions of production positions in assigned department(s).
  • Performs needs analysis and skills assessment
  • Coordinates, schedules, and conducts training using a variety of instructional techniques.
  • Develops, documents, organizes, and maintains training materials, including reference materials, job aids, procedures and processes.
  • Instructs trainees in accordance with established departmental work procedures.
  • Develops, maintains, and administers tools used to evaluate and measure employees’ progress and knowledge base.
  • Analyzes development projects, sets appropriate timelines, organizes projects and implements development.
  • Learns, comprehends, and trains employees on system enhancements and procedure changes.
  • Evaluates training needs of new and/or existing clients and designs appropriate training materials for integration into CDS Global processing.
  • Assists management with special projects.
  • Provides assistance to managers and employees as needed.
  • Train clients on procedures, systems, and processes.
  • Treats colleagues with respect; communicates with honesty and transparency, candor and directness.
  • Works in a cooperative and professional manner, with all levels of employees, vendors and/or clients in a team-oriented environment.
  • Organizes tasks and resources to complete work and meet deadlines according to established departmental procedures.
  • Reacts to changes and remains productive, e.g., changes in processes and procedures.
  • Follows all CDS Global ergonomic and safety policies.
Desired Qualifications
  • Three months or more of experience in Operations environment preferred.
  • Three months or more training in Instructional Design and/or Training Evaluation preferred.

Hearst is a global, diversified media, information, and services group with magazines, newspapers, TV and radio stations, and business information companies. It earns revenue from advertising, subscriptions, and selling information services, delivering content across print, broadcast, and digital platforms, including Fitch Ratings for credit ratings and research. Its mix of traditional media brands with specialized data and analytics services sets it apart from firms that focus on a single area. Its goal is to be a leading worldwide provider of trusted media content and data-driven information services for individual consumers and business customers.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1887

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What believers are saying

  • Acquired MotorTrend Group expanding automotive content.
  • $200M AI investment automates content and analytics.
  • HearstLab funds women-led tech like PartySlate.

What critics are saying

  • SEC fines Fitch Ratings eroding market share March 2026.
  • Print ad collapse forces Cosmopolitan asset sales Feb 2026.
  • DOJ antitrust lawsuit mandates First Databank divestitures Oct 2025.

What makes Hearst unique

  • Owns Fitch Ratings as global credit ratings leader.
  • B2B services generate over 50% profits in 2024.
  • Controls 33 TV stations reaching 19% U.S. viewers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Emotional Wellness Support

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