Published: Thu, 28 Aug 2025 20:51:05 GMT
Position: Page Designer
Company: MediaNews Group News
Location: [Insert location]
Type: Full-time
Overview:
MediaNews Group News is seeking a skilled and energetic Page Designer to join our design team. The ideal candidate should be versatile and have a passion for visual storytelling through photographs, graphics, illustrations, and typography. As a Page Designer, you will be responsible for copy editing, headline writing, and ensuring accuracy and consistency in copy style. You will also work closely with editors to determine the best placement for stories and communicate with the production team to ensure quality control. This role requires a strong understanding of the publication being designed and the ability to effectively communicate with remote editors.
Responsibilities:
– Edit and write headlines for stories, ensuring accuracy and consistency in copy style
– Utilize visual elements such as photographs, graphics, and typography to create visually appealing and organized layouts
– Collaborate with editors to determine the best placement for stories and visual elements
– Communicate with the production team to ensure quality control and proper output of negatives
– Proofread ancillary publications and communicate with HUB leadership regarding page design
– Design classified pages and post content on the web as needed
– Curate and edit information from various sources to create comprehensive publications
– Willingness to learn and utilize specific software and platforms used by the HUB department
– Ability to design publications at a high level
Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or equivalent experience
– 4+ years of experience in newspaper design, using InDesign and knowledge of AP style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling
– Experience in Adobe Illustrator is a plus
– Strong interpersonal and communication skills
– Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and as part of a team
– Strong problem-solving skills
– Ability to work remotely
– Willingness to submit to a pre-employment background check
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please submit an online application and your resume here.
Conditions of Employment:
– Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check
– Must be available for shift work and occasional coverage outside of normal business hours
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. Apply link