PAGINATOR-PT

Woodward Communications • Dubuque, IA

13d

About The Position

The Paginator edits and prepares articles, photographs, illustrations, graphics, headlines, and captions for publication, ensuring accuracy, grammar, style, clarity, and completeness. The role designs, paginates, and proofs pages for Territory Times and BizTimes magazines according to publication standards and deadlines, and verifies the placement of editorial content and advertisements before publication.

The position coordinates content and production needs with internal departments, contributors, and other customers to support timely, accurate publication. It recommends and implements workflow improvements, provides responsive customer service, follows company policies and journalistic ethics, participates in the Great Game of Business, supports company initiatives, and adheres to workplace safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance requirements. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education or professional certification.

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 company safety standards, including general workplace safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED