Offer summary

Qualifications:

College degree from an accredited four-year college or equivalent experience., At least 4 years of newspaper design experience., Proven skills in news judgment, typography, page design, and editing., Strong communication and teamwork skills..

Key responsibilities:

Design and produce newspaper pages with high-level layout and visual storytelling.

Edit copy, headlines, and ensure content accuracy and style.

Coordinate with editors, prepress, and production departments for quality control.

Communicate effectively with remote editors and contribute to web content when applicable.

Job description

Summary:

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

“3x Built In Best Places to Work Winner - 2023, 2024 & 2025”

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_R2491

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

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