Design Studio - Designer/Page Editor - Sports at Gannett in Gannett, Virginia

Job Description:

Design Studio - Designer/Page Editor - Sports

Produces high-quality content working closely with multiple Gannett newspapers. Demonstrates command of design and headline writing techniques through efficient, accurate work. Performs duties under minimal supervision. Produces content for either print and/or digital as needed. Employs journalistic principles to determine importance and fairness when deciding how to play stories.

Responsibilities:

• Works with minimal supervision to write clear, accurate headlines and other display type on content that engage readers.
• Trims stories to fit the designated space.
• Ensures stories have sufficient devices to provide strong layering of story packages.
• Utilizes CUE system best-practice workflow.
• Continually looks for new ways to increase efficiency, accuracy and collaboration while meeting all deadlines.
• Designs content with accuracy using layered information to reflect the tone of the product and its market. Follows Unified style guidelines.
• Collaborates with site editors and staff to maximize the use of newshole and resources.
• Assigns stories to pages based on site's booking philosophy and page-flow requirements.
• Proofreads display type and tracks jumps as assigned and corrects errors.
• Edits display type to Network and AP style.
• Performs other duties as necessary and as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelors' degree in Communications, Journalism or equivalent in experience and education.
• Two years or more experience at a weekly or daily newspaper designing pages and writing headlines in a deadline-driven environment.
• Good communications skills, solid news judgment, and importance of story play in news page design a must.

Application Instructions

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don't limit your upload to a resume; show us what you've done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:

Your resume - one to two pages.

A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

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The hourly rate for this role will range between $14.28 and $33.73. Variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and union representation, if applicable.
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