Production Data Clerk

The Daily Commercial Record (DCR) is a 150-year-old, family-owned daily publication serving Dallas County, Texas. Located in downtown Dallas, DCR has been a trusted source for local news and feature stories, public records, and paid legal notices for generations. Our legal notices include foreclosure sales, public notices, probate matters, public storage sales, and other legally required publications. As a small, specialized publication, DCR offers employees the opportunity to work closely with an experienced team and gain hands-on experience in newspaper production, legal notices, customer service, and administrative operations. Our work is deadline-driven and fast-paced, and every team member plays an important role in producing an accurate, quality publication each day. Role Description The Production Clerk is a full-time, on-site position based in downtown Dallas, supporting the Production Manager and Production Team with the daily production of the Daily Commercial Record and related publications. This position is ideal for someone who is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, comfortable working with repetitive tasks, and able to learn quickly in a deadline-driven environment. The Production Clerk will assist with preparing and organizing materials for publication, data entry, document processing, quality control, printing, filing, and other administrative and production duties. The role involves working primarily in a Mac/Apple environment and requires the ability to prioritize tasks, follow established procedures, meet daily deadlines, and maintain accuracy while working at a steady pace. Key Responsibilities Assist with the preparation and production of daily newspaper story and records-building pages. Perform typing, data entry, document conversion, formatting, and other production-related tasks. Review information and documents for accuracy, completeness, and proper formatting before publication. Assist with generating legal notices, affidavits, clippings, and other publication-related documents. Print, organize, bundle, and file publications and related materials. Provide support for the printing press, including monitoring paper levels, adding paper, addressing paper jams, contacting technical support when needed, and monitoring the press during production. Assist with the printing, bundling, and filing of the Texas County & District Clerks Association publication (TCCR). Monitor the legal notices email account and assist with processing notices and related documents. Assist with website orders and other customer-related administrative tasks. Answer phones, take messages, assist walk-in customers, sell newspapers, and accept payments when needed. Provide general administrative and clerical support to the office and production team. Maintain organized electronic and physical files. Follow established procedures while ensuring assignments are completed accurately and on time. Assist with additional production and office duties as needed to support daily operations. Provide backup support for other team members when necessary. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required. Previous administrative, clerical, office, production, or document-processing experience preferred. Strong typing and data-entry skills with excellent attention to detail. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work efficiently and accurately under daily deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to follow detailed instructions and established procedures. Strong listening and learning skills, including the ability to take notes and retain new information. Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to adjust priorities and remain productive in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common office equipment. Comfortable learning and working with Mac/Apple computers. Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat Pro is a plus. Experience with Adobe InDesign or other publishing/layout software is a strong plus. Experience working in a law firm, newspaper, publishing, or legal-document environment is helpful but not required. Reliable transportation is required. Preferred Skills & Experience The following will receive additional consideration: Adobe InDesign experience Fast and accurate typing skills (50+ words per minute preferred) Previous experience with legal documents, public notices, or document recording Ability to learn quickly and take initiative Strong adaptability and willingness to assist wherever needed This is a deadline-driven, fast-paced production environment. The DCR has a daily production deadline, so reliability, accuracy, speed, and teamwork are essential. Once trained, the goal is to complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently while helping the team meet its daily production schedule. This position is primarily on-site at our downtown Dallas office. Starting pay: $19.00 per hour, with opportunities for increased compensation based on performance, skill development, and demonstrated ability. Benefits include: Medical and dental insurance 401(k) with company matching Separate vacation and sick time Paid parking or DART reimbursement Major holidays off Additional paid day off for the State Fair of Texas #J-18808-Ljbffr Daily Commercial Record, Inc.