Senior Editorial Designer
About The Position
Design cover and cover stories for 2-3 markets per week for print and digital platforms Design covers for awards sections, focus sections and other special publications Design Book of Lists cover and chapter pages, and project manage the Book of Lists production process As needed, help with design of reporter pages, news pages, special sections, Lists, Leads and other inside pages Create social media graphics daily Collaborate with photographers on front end of the planning process to elevate photography for cover stories, awards sections and other signature content features Act as weekly contact with printer Tone photos, create PDFs and send PDFs to printer; upload PDFs for digital edition Attend and participate in editorial planning meetings Identify and attend training opportunities Take on other duties assigned by Regional Creative Director as needed
Requirements
- Background in journalism, design and data visualization
- Media design experience and expertise in Adobe CC design tools — InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat
- Experience editing and toning photos, creating illustrations, and coming up with non-narrative, creative visual solutions
- Experience working with third-party design tools such as DataWrapper, MapCreator and others
- Understanding of local market newsrooms and how they operate on a daily basis
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication, cross-group collaboration, and planning skills with a strict attention to details, process and deadlines
Responsibilities
- Design cover and cover stories for 2-3 markets per week for print and digital platforms
- Design covers for awards sections, focus sections and other special publications
- Design Book of Lists cover and chapter pages, and project manage the Book of Lists production process
- As needed, help with design of reporter pages, news pages, special sections, Lists, Leads and other inside pages
- Create social media graphics daily
- Collaborate with photographers on front end of the planning process to elevate photography for cover stories, awards sections and other signature content features
- Act as weekly contact with printer
- Tone photos, create PDFs and send PDFs to printer; upload PDFs for digital edition
- Attend and participate in editorial planning meetings
- Identify and attend training opportunities
- Take on other duties assigned by Regional Creative Director as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
