Editorial Designer

Design topic pages, news pages, special sections, Lists, Public Records, and other inside pages ofthe Weekly Edition Design inside pages for awards sections, focus sections and other special publications Design cover and cover stories usually 1-3 times per month for print and digital platforms Build and oversee the dummy for weekly paper; interact with Ad Director, Editor and other market staff about space needs and changes during the production cycle Create InDesign pages for weekly paper, special publications and Book of Lists Tone photos and create PDFs Create social media graphics Attend and participate in editorial planning meetings Identify and attend training opportunities Take on other duties assigned by Regional Creative Director as needed The ideal candidate has:

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