Job Description

Summary/Objective

The Page Designer II will be 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
• Ability to execute multiple publication design styles
• Apply previous training and experience to learn more complex publications

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/Software, etc.

• G-Suite
• Microsoft Office
• Adobe
• Hub specific design programs

Travel

• There is no travel associated with this position

Education

• College degree from accredited four-year college or equivalent experience required

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years newspaper design experience is required
• 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 range is $35,360 - $37,960. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. This role is eligible for a bonus based on performance. In addition to your salary, MediaNews Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).