Pagination Specialist

Precision Behind the Pages of Australia's Print Media Industry

Every newspaper edition depends on a production operation where accuracy and timing are non-negotiable. As a Pagination Specialist, you'll support one of Australia's leading media organizations, preparing and delivering press-ready pages across recognized mastheads spanning news, sport, lifestyle, entertainment, business, and property. Join a pioneer team where your pagination and print production expertise contributes directly to publications reaching Australian audiences on schedule-while Emapta gives you international exposure, specialized career development, premium benefits, and the stability to build a long-term global career.

Job Overview

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Setup: Onsite, Ortigas
• Shift: Day Shift, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, Australian time, Consecutive days off

Exciting Perks Await!

• Pioneer opportunity to help build a high-performing team from the ground up
• Competitive Salary Package
• Day 1 HMO coverage with free dependent
• Prime office location in Ortigas (Easy access to MRT stations, restaurants, and banks)
• Day shift schedule
• Salary Advance Program through banking partner
• Unlimited upskilling through Emapta Academy courses (Want to know more Visit https://emapta.com/training-calendar/)
• Free 24/7 access to our office gyms (Ortigas and Makati) with a free physical fitness trainer!
• Exclusive Emapta Lifestyle perks (hotel and restaurant discounts, and more!)
• Unlimited opportunities for employee referral incentives across the organization
• Standard government and Emapta benefits
• Total of 20 annual leaves to be used on your own discretion (including 5 credits convertible to cash)
• Fun engagement activities for employees
• Mentorship and exposure to global leaders and teams
• Career growth opportunities
• Diverse and supportive work environment

The Qualifications We Seek

• At least 1 year of hands-on Print Operator experience, with practical knowledge of print production processes and workflows
• Hands-on pagination experience within a print, publishing, or production environment
• Experience working collaboratively with Australian teams or clients
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with strong grammar and attention to detail
• Experience working in a deadline-driven environment and consistently meeting production timelines
• Experience in the newspaper or print media industry is preferred
• Familiarity with print fulfillment systems is preferred
• Lean Six Sigma certification is an advantage

Key Competencies

• Uses established systems, workflows, and tools to maintain consistency, compliance, accuracy, and completeness
• Responds positively and efficiently to changing priorities, processes, and operational requirements
• Plans and prioritizes work in advance to complete deliverables within established deadlines
• Prioritizes client needs, resolves queries promptly, and makes decisions aligned with business objectives
• Works confidently across complex systems, workflows, and operational processes
• Collaborates effectively within a fast-paced production environment to complete scheduled tasks

Your Daily Tasks

Primary

• Prepare and optimize layouts for print mastheads while balancing editorial requirements, pagination guidelines, press specifications, and commercial considerations.
• Plan and paginate classified sections in accordance with established publishing standards.
• Obtain editorial approvals and conduct final reviews of all print materials before page output.
• Coordinate the distribution of technically accurate, print-ready pages to the appropriate national press locations.
• Ensure the timely delivery of publication files while meeting production deadlines and quality standards.
• Finalize print materials according to schedule, including reviewing and approving completed page outputs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and partner teams to maximize client value and service quality across print delivery operations.
• Coordinate and complete daily tasks efficiently and accurately while prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with relevant stakeholders.
• Escalate production issues, risks, and decisions to key stakeholders when required.
• Understand business priorities and contribute to operational objectives, including compliance with pagination guidelines and on-time performance targets.

Additional

• Uphold established publishing guidelines, procedures, and quality standards.
• Manage shared mailboxes and initiate or respond to print-related communications.

Success in This Role

Within the First 30 Days

• Follow established workflows and standards confidently throughout the end-to-end print fulfillment process.
• Develop a sound understanding of the organization's systems, tools, and production requirements.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and remain open and receptive to feedback.

Within the First 90 Days

• Manage workloads effectively while meeting publication deadlines and quality standards.
• Use established systems and processes to maintain consistently high-quality output.
• Demonstrate measurable improvements in productivity and performance based on peer and stakeholder feedback.

Within the First Year

• Become a trusted team member capable of independently managing end-to-end delivery for multiple mastheads.
• Manage task allocations effectively in response to employee leave and operational adjustments within the production hub.
• Maintain high service quality and achieve an on-time delivery rate of at least 98%.

Join the Top 1% Talent. A better career. A better life.

At Emapta Philippines, careers are built with intention. Work with global clients, gain exposure to world-class standards, and grow in an environment designed for long-term success. Recognized as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For in Asia 2025 and winner of Inspiring Workplaces Australasia 2026, Emapta stands among the region's most respected employers, committed to empowering talent through stability, opportunity, and continuous development.

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