The Post and Courier in Charleston SC seeks a Newspaper page designer for both online and print editions for its daily weekly and monthly publications.
Duties and responsibilities
Page layout and design:
- Create and produce visually compelling page layouts for daily and weekly online and print editions using design software such as Adobe InDesign.
- Ensure that all layouts conform to the newspapers established brand and style.
- Regularly communicate with editors and writers regarding story placement layout and visual presentation.
- Prepare print-ready files managing color profiles resolution and other technical aspects for quality output.
- Review and proof designs to check for errors in layout typography and image placement.
- Communicate with pre-press and printing departments to resolve any production issues.
- Work closely with writers editors photographers and other design team members to coordinate projects.
- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while adhering to strict and tight deadlines.
- Stay flexible and be ready to make last-minute adjustments for breaking news stories.
Qualifications:
- Exceptional design skills and news judgment
- Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy
- Strong interpersonal and excellent grammar and language skills
- Experience working with Adobe InDesign and knowledge of AP style
- Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and BLOX CMS a plus
- Bachelors degree in graphic design and/or journalism or comparable experience
Physical Requirements:
- Close eye work continuous sitting constant walking standing light to moderate lifting 15-30 pounds (per safety policy).
The Post and Courier in Charleston SC seeks a Newspaper page designer for both online and print editions for its daily weekly and monthly publications. Duties and responsibilities Page layout and design: Create and produce visually compelling page layouts for daily and weekly online and print editi...
The Post and Courier in Charleston SC seeks a Newspaper page designer for both online and print editions for its daily weekly and monthly publications.
Duties and responsibilities
Page layout and design:
- Create and produce visually compelling page layouts for daily and weekly online and print editions using design software such as Adobe InDesign.
- Ensure that all layouts conform to the newspapers established brand and style.
- Regularly communicate with editors and writers regarding story placement layout and visual presentation.
- Prepare print-ready files managing color profiles resolution and other technical aspects for quality output.
- Review and proof designs to check for errors in layout typography and image placement.
- Communicate with pre-press and printing departments to resolve any production issues.
- Work closely with writers editors photographers and other design team members to coordinate projects.
- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while adhering to strict and tight deadlines.
- Stay flexible and be ready to make last-minute adjustments for breaking news stories.
Qualifications:
- Exceptional design skills and news judgment
- Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy
- Strong interpersonal and excellent grammar and language skills
- Experience working with Adobe InDesign and knowledge of AP style
- Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and BLOX CMS a plus
- Bachelors degree in graphic design and/or journalism or comparable experience
Physical Requirements:
- Close eye work continuous sitting constant walking standing light to moderate lifting 15-30 pounds (per safety policy).
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