Designer/Page Editor - Design Center at Gannett in McLean, Virginia

Job Description:

Designer/Page Editor - Design Center

Gannett is looking for a Designer/Page Editor to produce high-quality content working closely with multiple Gannett newspapers.

This position is remote and can be based anywhere in the US, except for Alaska and Hawaii.

Responsibilities:

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

• Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism or any other subject or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five years' experience at a weekly or daily newspaper writing headlines, editing and/or selecting wire content in a deadline-driven environment.
• Good communication skills, solid news judgment and importance of story play on pages a must.
• Must have the ability to work independently and with people especially under deadline.
• Must be express thoughts clearly and accurately in headlines and other display content.
• Must organize and package numerous elements, resolve production issues and communicate effectively to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to resolve any concerns and make decisions on stories independently.
• Must be able to discern the news value of stories, including using market information provided by individual newsrooms.
• Employment is contingent on passing a post-offer, pre-employment background check.

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.

Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you've produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.

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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