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.

This is a fully remote position but you must live in one of the following Southern California counties: Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside or San Diego.

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 with newspaper 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 preferred

• Familiarity with Southern California current events and history

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

• 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

Benefits and Compensation:

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