Senior Designer (News Design Desk)

Job Overview

*This job is fully remote, but required West Coast hours (9am PST)*

 

The Senior Designer is the editorial creative engine that drives the look and feel of a publication. The ideal candidate is a visual problem solver, adept in telling stories through photography, graphics, illustration and typography. The Senior 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Design cover and cover stories for 2-3 markets per week for print and digital platforms
• Design covers for awards sections, focus sections and other special publications
• Design Book of Lists cover and chapter pages, and project manage the Book of Lists production process
• As needed, help with design of reporter pages, news pages, special sections, Lists, Leads and other inside pages
• Collaborate with photographers on front end of the planning process to elevate photography for cover stories, awards sections and other signature content features
• Act as weekly contact with printer
• Tone photos, create PDFs and send PDFs to printer; upload PDFs for digital edition
• Attend and participate in editorial planning meetings
• Identify and attend training opportunities
• Take on other duties assigned by Regional Creative Director as needed

Skills & Experience

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

Additional Job InformationThe well-being of our employees is paramount. For that reason, ACBJ offers a variety of rich and competitive benefits including bundled health, dental and vision plans designed to meet our employees' needs. We also provide programs to support mental health and wellness and a generous time-off policy in support of taking the time needed to recharge.
Here are just a few of our programs:
* Paid Parental Leave
* 401K Plan with Employer Match
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Employee Assistance Program
* Multiple Employee Dependent Scholarship Programs
* Commuter Flexible Spending
* Lifestyle Programs (Including incentives for healthy habits)
* Medical Infertility Services
* Corporate discount programs
* Employee Recognition/Service Awards
* And so much more!
(Benefits coverage indicated above may be based on employee participation in benefit programs and eligibility)
Salary RangeNA
Compliance StatementThis Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable city, state or federal law.Appropriate CDC guidelines are being followed for the protection of our employees and customers.