Digital Pagination/Layout Editor

Part-time digital pagination/layout editor wanted at The Star and Kansascity.com in Kansas City. Candidates should be experienced and proficient in both digital design and word editing and must be able to work late evenings any day of the week, as scheduling needs will vary. In addition to the design/layout responsibilities, some sports reporting opportunities are probable for a qualified candidate. Position will report to sports editors in Kansas City.

Qualifications:

- Journalism student, bachelor's degree in journalism or equivalent experience preferred
- Digital design and word editing proficiency
- Strong writing and reporting skills preferred
- The ability to shoot passable photos and videos
- Solid news judgment and excellent journalism ethics
- Understanding of SEO and other optimization opportunities and a demonstrated ability to learn new skills in social and digital
- A collaborative style that works comfortably across teams spread throughout the office and company.
- Comfort in a job that will be fast-paced, data-driven, shaped constantly by feedback and experimentation and always evolving.

What we’ll bring:

At McClatchy, you will join a supportive, flexible, collaborative team. McClatchy strives to be an employer of choice, and our benefits package is made with this goal in mind. With a focus on health, well-being, wealth and daily life, our package options include healthcare coverage for employees and their families, financial protection from expected and unexpected expenses, multiple no-cost wellness resources and even coverage for four-legged friends.

About McClatchy:

Our impact is growing every day. 30 growing markets. Over 65 million monthly readers. 56 Pulitzer Prizes. A strong portfolio of dynamic partnerships and smart investments. Our award-winning journalism, digital reach, and commitment to innovative growth have never been stronger.

As a member of the McClatchy family, you are part of a flexible, empowering, and exciting culture dedicated to creating a work/life balance and consistent opportunities for growth—a place where you have a voice and the ability to impact our future. It’s an exciting time to be here. Our company is experiencing the most transformative period in its history. We’re growing rapidly in the digital space and delivering award-winning journalism in innovative ways.