Paginator-PT

Job Details: Job Location: TH Media

• Dubuque, IA, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, 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 Biz. Times 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

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.