Page Designer

Summary:

MediaNews Group News seeks a skilled, versatile, energetic journalist to join its design team.

What you will do:

• Responsible for copy editing and headline writing; editing for length, copy style and accuracy

• Promote visual storytelling via photographs, graphics, illustrations and typography in a presentation that is both logical and organized

• Regularly confers with the appropriate editors about story play

• Communicate with HUB leadership regarding page design as needed

• Develop a working knowledge of the specific publication being designed and how that relates to the reader

• Communicate with the prepress and production departments regarding quality control issues and the output of negatives

• Responsible for the proof of ancillary publications

• Communicate effectively with remote editors via appropriate channel

• Produce classified pages and post content to the web if applicable to assignment

• Curate, aggregate and edit information from syndicated, news, community organizations and residents to create the most complete publications possible

• Willingness to learn applicable software/platforms that are specific to the HUB department

• Ability to design any publication at a high level

What you will bring:

• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment

• Strong communication skills

• Work effective in a remote environment

• Strong problem-solving skills

• College degree from accredited four-year college or equivalent experience required

• Experience building newspaper pages using InDesign, and knowledge of AP style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling

• Experience in Adobe Illustrator is helpful

• 4+ years newspaper design experience is required

• Proven skills in news judgment, typography, page design, headline hierarchies and editing of stories, graphics and photographs

Who we are:

The Daily Local News, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is a daily newspaper dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of Chester County, Pennsylvania. While also offering limited coverage into neighboring Lancaster and Delaware counties, we deliver local news, sports, culture, and entertainment to Chester County residents.

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EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

How To Apply:

• Please submit an online application along with your resume for this position here https://myworkdaycenter.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/MNG/job/Exton-Pennsylvania/Page-Designer_R2544.

Closing Date:

• Continuous recruitment until the position is filled

Conditions of Employment: 

• A full pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Must be willing to submit and pass the necessary required checks

• Must be available for shift work. May be required to work various hours for coverage outside of normal business hours

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