PAGINATOR-PT

Specific Responsibilities:

• Edit and prepare articles, photographs, illustrations, graphics, headlines, and captions for publication, ensuring accuracy, grammar, style, clarity, and completeness.
• Design, paginate, and proof pages for Territory Times and BizTimes magazines in accordance with established publication standards and deadlines.
• Verify the accurate placement of editorial content and advertisements prior to publication.
• Coordinate content and production needs with internal departments, contributors, and other customers to ensure timely and accurate publication.
• Recommend and implement workflow improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, and operational effectiveness.
• Provide responsive customer service while maintaining compliance with company policies and journalistic ethics.
• Participate in the Great Game of Business and support company initiatives.
• Adhere to all company safety standards, including general workplace safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; post-secondary education or professional certification preferred.
• Experience in newspapers, magazines, publishing, or related media environments, with emphasis on pagination, page design, editing, and production workflows.
• Strong command of the English language, including spelling, grammar, editing, proofreading, and headline writing.
• Strong judgment, organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with pagination, publishing, editing, and related computer software.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and changing production processes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while producing accurate, high-quality work under deadline pressure.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Demonstrated alignment with company core values and ESOP culture.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and working at a computer workstation.
• Frequent verbal and written communication with employees, contributors, vendors, and customers.
• Regular operation of computers and standard office equipment.
• Ability to review detailed text and page layouts for extended periods while maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds.