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. Candidates must reside in CO, FL, MA, MN, OH, PA, or TX What you will do: Responsible for copy editing and headline writing; editing for length, copy style, and accuracy Will ensure presentation and on time delivery of pages for the assigned publication 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 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 Benefits and Compensation: The hourly range is $18.00 - $20.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to geographic location, education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, the Company offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all benefits are based on eligibility). Please click the following link for more detailed information: http://www.mybensite.com/mng Who we are: Prairie Mountain Media, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is a publishing company with a multimedia portfolio of print, niche and digital products. We house an extensive, integrated network of 15 trusted local brands that deliver exclusive local news and attract local audiences throughout the state of Colorado. With a century-long legacy in their communities, our newspaper brands deliver over 1.26 million print and 14 million digital impressions monthly, providing proven results for advertisers of all sizes. We offer a full range of digital advertising solutions. This includes a vast network of websites, partnerships with major players like Google, MediaNews Group, and Adtaxi, social media, email, search engine marketing (SEM), search engine optimization (SEO), and targeted advertising options. Prairie Mountain Media delivers award-winning coverage and in-demand multimedia products to high-value audiences in Colorado, connecting advertisers with an ever-growing number of readers through personalized marketing services. “4x Built In Best Places to Work Winner - 2023-2026” 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 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 #LI-YW1 #LI-REMOTE