Electronic pagination system operators use a computer screen to call up type and art elements from computer memory and, using knowledge of type styles and size and composition patterns, position them into completed pages. The composited pages are then transmitted for production into film or directly into plates. About 5-10 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size. Some require an associate degree. Most employers require 6-36 months of prior experience.
Many employers are willing to accept training as a substitute for experience.
Many also fill openings by hiring referrals from employees. A few fill openings by hiring referrals from colleges and universities. Many also report that knowledge of QuarkExpress and PageMaker is important. Some report that word processing skills are important. Many employers provide medical insurance.