Editorial Designer

Boston Globe Media•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boston Globe is seeking a creative, collaborative Designer to help shape the visual presentation of our journalism across both print and digital platforms. This role is responsible for designing compelling features and layouts that elevate our storytelling, engage audiences, and reflect the authority and innovation of the Globe’s journalism. This Designer will partner closely with editors, reporters, photographers, and product teams to conceive and execute ambitious visual presentations — from daily news packages to signature enterprise and feature projects. At The Boston Globe, we are committed to independent, trustworthy journalism. Our design team plays a critical role in making that journalism resonate visually, emotionally, and intellectually with our audiences.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience designing for journalism or a newsroom environment
Experience designing for both print and digital platforms strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to create engaging feature layouts and visual storytelling packages
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
A willingness to adapt and be audience focused, with a curious mindset and a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment

Responsibilities

Design engaging layouts and visual presentations for both print and digital news properties
Partner across the newsroom to conceive and execute features that extend and deepen the impact of our 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 both print and digital platforms