News Page Designer

Summary:

The Southern California News Group (SCNG), a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is looking for a talented News Page Designer to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a highly experienced team of designers to create compelling print News sections for SCNG, the Bay Area News Group, and the San Diego Union-Tribune — reaching a large and diverse audience across California.

What you will do:

• Ensure timely and accurate page production: Meet daily deadlines for page submission while maintaining high quality standards.

• Collaborate with editors and reporters: Work closely with the editorial team to understand the news stories and determine the best visual presentation.

• Select and edit visual elements: Choose appropriate photos, graphics, and illustrations to enhance the storytelling and visual appeal of the pages.

• Design eye-catching layouts: Create page layouts that are visually appealing, easy to read, and effectively highlight the most important news.

• Write clear and concise headlines: Craft headlines that accurately reflect the content of the stories and grab the reader's attention.

• Proofread and fact-check: Carefully review all content on the pages for errors in spelling, grammar, and facts.

• Stay updated on design trends: Keep abreast of current design trends and best practices in the news industry.

• Adapt to changing priorities: Be flexible and able to adjust to changes in the news cycle and editorial priorities.

What you will bring:

• Experience as a page designer and familiarity with principles of good design

• Experience with Adobe based design software or similar page design platforms

• Ability to work quickly and make good decisions on deadline

• Familiarity with AP style and strong copy editing skills are helpful

• Familiarity with Southern California current events and history

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

• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a remote environment

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college or a degree in journalism, communication or related field is preferred

• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends

This is a fully remote role but must be located in California. 

The hourly wage is $24.04 ($50,003.20). 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:
 

Established in March 2016, the Southern California News Group (SCNG) has virtually overnight become one of the most powerful and influential news organizations in the U.S. This dynamic union was created when the Los Angeles News Group (owners of nine local daily newspapers and websites) and its parent company Media News Group (MNG) acquired Freedom Communications (owners of the Orange County Register and Riverside Press-Enterprise).

By combining these two highly regarded and well-established institutions, SCNG has emerged as the largest news content provider in the five-county Los Angeles metropolitan area. As a leader in circulation among top publications nationwide, SCNG now owns and operates 11 local daily newspapers and more than a dozen community weeklies.

Our mission is to connect communities by providing readers with the area's best local news coverage while providing advertisers with unprecedented access to one of the world's most diverse and dynamic audiences.

No matter the distribution vehicle—newspaper, magazine, mobile, online—SCNG's in-depth reporting on local news, politics, sports and entertainment continues to attract a desirable audience for its customers. Combining print, online and social media, SCNG now delivers premium content to over 8.1 million adults every week, making it an indispensable marketing solution for advertisers across Southern California. No other local newspaper group reaches more households in our market than SCNG.

“Built In Best Places to Work 2023 & 2024 Winner”

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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