Page Designer

Summary:
Media News Group is seeking a creative, detail-oriented, news-loving page designer to join its Colorado team. The Colorado design hub is responsible for multiple papers in the state, including The Denver Post and the Boulder Daily Camera, as well as the St. Paul (Minn.) Pioneer Press. The successful candidate needs to demonstrate strong news judgment and headline writing capabilities. This person will work across multiple publications so communication skills are a must. This is a remote job but we have a strong preference for a candidate who lives in or will relocate to Colorado given much of the work revolves around this state. We welcome resumes from both recent graduates and experienced designers interested in working with papers of varying sizes to tell the stories important to our readers.
The Page Designer I will be responsible for the presentation and on time delivery of pages for the assigned publication.
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 confer 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 negative
• 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
• 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 and communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Strong problem solving skills
• G-Suite, Microsoft Office, Adobe
• College degree from accredited four-year college or equivalent experience required
• Previous newspaper design experience is preferred
• Proven skills in news judgment, typography, page design, headline hierarchies and editing of stories, graphics and photographs

The hourly wage is $18.00 - $20.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, MediaNews Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, and 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
Who we are:
At MediaNews Group, our employees are our greatest asset. MediaNews Group (MNG) was established in 1985 and has over 4,000 employees nationwide including subsidiaries and other corporate affiliates. There are more than 100 different brands within our portfolio. In addition to our print products, we are a client-centric digital organization that brings scale, precision, and sophistication to digital marketing. Leveraging the belief that people matter as much as technology, our suite of products, including Adtaxi, helps advertisers solve complex marketing challenges with custom, performance-driven solutions. Readers turn to us for all the news and information that matters to them nationwide. Adtaxi is an exclusive program with the ability to reach 196M or 95% of the U.S. wired population that was established in 2010. Learn more at www.medianewsgroup.com.
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.
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