Editorial Designer

Boston Globe Media•Boston, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boston Globe is seeking a creative, collaborative Designer to shape the visual presentation of its journalism across print and digital platforms. The role designs compelling features and layouts that elevate storytelling, engage audiences, and reflect the authority and innovation of the Globe’s journalism. The Designer partners with editors, reporters, photographers, developers, product teams, and engineering teams to conceive and execute visual presentations ranging from daily news packages to signature enterprise and feature projects. The position also contributes to digital storytelling tools, design standards, templates, and best practices. The position is based in Boston. The BGMP office is in downtown Boston near Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, with access to MBTA and commuter rail lines. Candidates should be based in the area or willing to move. The hourly rate range is $41.00–$46.75. This is a union position covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the Boston Newspaper Guild.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience designing for journalism or a newsroom environment.
Strong typographic, visual, and information design skills.
Technical proficiency with content management systems.
Working knowledge of HTML.
Familiarity with project management systems and collaborative workflows.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize effectively.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Willingness to adapt and be audience focused, with a curious mindset and commitment to creating an inclusive work environment.
Candidates should be based in the Boston area or willing to move.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing for both print and digital platforms is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to create engaging feature layouts and visual storytelling packages.

Responsibilities

Design engaging layouts and visual presentations for print and digital news properties.
Partner across the newsroom to conceive and execute features that extend and deepen the impact of journalism.
Design and build custom digital story elements using HTML and CSS, including visual modules, interactive features, and responsive layouts.
Prototype and implement web-based storytelling components within the Globe’s publishing systems.
Collaborate with product, engineering, and editorial teams to develop new digital storytelling tools and formats.
Experiment with new storytelling formats, digital tools, and visual approaches.
Translate complex reporting into clear, compelling visual experiences.
Collaborate with editors, reporters, photographers, and developers to bring projects to life.
Help create and commission photography, illustration, artwork, and other visual elements.
Ensure visual consistency and uphold Globe brand standards across platforms.
Work efficiently and collaboratively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.
Contribute to evolving design standards, templates, and best practices for print and digital platforms.