Robert Barnes
About Robert Barnes
Robert Barnes serves as the Managing Director of National Production at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2014. He oversees quality printing programs and manages multiple production facilities across the U.S.
Work at The New York Times
Robert Barnes has served as the Managing Director of National Production at The New York Times since 2014. In this role, he oversees the production operations at five Sunday Advance production facilities. His responsibilities include ensuring the quality of printing programs across all production facilities within the organization. Prior to his current position, he worked as the Production Director for National Production from 1998 to 2013, accumulating 15 years of experience in various production roles at the company.
Previous Experience at The Wall Street Journal
Before joining The New York Times, Robert Barnes worked at The Wall Street Journal as an Assistant Production Manager from 1994 to 1998. This four-year tenure provided him with foundational experience in production management, contributing to his expertise in overseeing large-scale printing operations.
Education and Expertise
Robert Barnes studied at West Virginia University Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Printing Management from 1990 to 1994. His educational background has equipped him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for managing production operations in the printing industry.
Production Oversight Responsibilities
In his current role, Robert Barnes has overall responsibility for quality printing programs at The New York Times. He oversees production operations at 26 contractual print sites across the United States, ensuring that production standards are met and maintained across all locations.