Editorial Designer

The Designer keeps the engine running smoothly and efficiently. The ideal candidate has strong design skills and a penchant for editorial newspaper production, ensuring local markets make deadline in an efficient manner. The Designer thrives in a dynamic work environment, multitasks very well and proactively communicates to editors and other teammates. A strict attention to detail and ability to art direct — and be art directed — are required.

Skills & Experience

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 Infogr.am, 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