What are the responsibilities and job description for the Page Designer position at MediaNews Group?
Summary
The Page Designer will be responsible for the presentation and on time delivery of pages for the assigned publication.
What You Will Do
The hourly range is $16.83 - $19.23. 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
The Daily Local News, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is a daily newspaper dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of Chester County, Pennsylvania. While also offering limited coverage into neighboring Lancaster and Delaware counties, we deliver local news, sports, culture, and entertainment to Chester County residents.
“3x Built In Best Places to Work Winner - 2023, 2024 & 2025”
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
The Page Designer will be responsible for the presentation and on time delivery of pages for the assigned publication.
What You Will Do
- Responsible for copy editing and headline writing; editing for length, copy style and accuracy
- Promote visual storytelling via photographs, graphics, illustrations and typography in a presentation that is both logical and organized
- Regularly confers 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 negatives
- 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
- Willingness to learn applicable software/platforms that are specific to the HUB department
- Ability to design any publication at a high level
- Ability to work in a deadline driven environment
- G-Suite, Microsoft Office, Adobe
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Work effective in a remote environment
- Skills in news judgment, typography, page design, headline hierarchies and editing of stories, graphics and photographs
- 4 years newspaper design experience
- College degree from accredited four-year college or equivalent experience
The hourly range is $16.83 - $19.23. 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
The Daily Local News, a subsidiary of MediaNews Group, is a daily newspaper dedicated to providing in-depth coverage of Chester County, Pennsylvania. While also offering limited coverage into neighboring Lancaster and Delaware counties, we deliver local news, sports, culture, and entertainment to Chester County residents.
“3x Built In Best Places to Work Winner - 2023, 2024 & 2025”
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 https://myworkdaycenter.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/MNG/job/Exton-Pennsylvania/Page-Designer_R2588-1
- Continuous recruitment until the position is filled
- 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
Salary : $17 - $19