Job Description
Job Overview:
Summary/Objective
Designers are responsible for the presentation and on time delivery of pages for the assigned publication.
Essential Functions
Responsible for copy editing and headline writing; editing for length, copy style and accuracy
Promote visual storytelling via photographs, graphics, illustrations and typography in a presentation that is both logical and organized
Regularly confers with the appropriate editors about story play
Communicate with HUB leadership regarding page design as needed
Develop a working knowledge of the specific publication being designed and how that relates to the reader.
Communicate with the prepress and production departments regarding quality control issues and the output of negatives
Responsible for the proof of ancillary publications
Communicate effectively with remote editors via appropriate channel
Produce classified pages and post content to the web if applicable to assignment
Curate, aggregate and edit information from syndicated, news, community organizations and residents to create the most complete publications possible
Willingness to learn applicable software/platforms that are specific to the HUB department
Competencies & Skills
Ability to work in a deadline driven environment
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
Strong communication skills
Work effective in a remote environment
Strong problem solving skills
Required Applications/Platform knowledge/Softwares, etc.
Experience in G-Suite preferred
Experience in Microsoft office preferred
Experience in Adobe preferred
Supervisory Responsibility
There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position
Travel
There is no travel associated with this position
Education
College degree from accredited four-year college or equivalent experience required
Experience
Minimum 2 years newspaper design experience is preferred
Proven skills in news judgment, typography, page design, headline hierarchies and editing of stories, graphics and photographs.
Work Environment
This position operates remotely
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms and requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds
Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The annual salary rage for Colorado residents is $35,000 to $40,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, MediaNews Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition program, and 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
