Page Designer

Page Designer

MediaNews Group is seeking a creative, detail-oriented, news-loving Page Designer to join its Colorado team. Our design hub is responsible for multiple papers, including The Denver Post, the Boulder Daily Camera, and the St. Paul (Minn.) Pioneer Press. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong news judgment and headline-writing capabilities. This is a remote role, but we have a strong preference for candidates living in or relocating to Colorado. We welcome resumes from both recent graduates and experienced designers.

This is a remote job and candidates must live in CO, FL, MA, MN, OH, PA, or TX.

What You Will Do:

• Manage copy editing and headline writing, ensuring accuracy, style, and proper length
• Promote visual storytelling through photographs, graphics, illustrations, and typography in a logical, organized layout
• Confer regularly with editors regarding story play and visual presentation
• 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
• 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
• Learn applicable software/platforms that are specific to the hub department

What You Will Bring:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a remote team
• Well developed problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency in G Suite, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite
• College degree from an accredited four-year college or equivalent experience
• 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 $17.50 - $18.75 or required city/county minimum wage. 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).

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.

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard 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