Page Design and Production Specialist

Date Posted	August 12, 2024
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Not Specified
Job Status	Full-time

Description:

*** FULLY REMOTE POSITION – unique Monday – Friday, 3pm – Midnight schedule ***

This position is fully remote, and can be located anywhere within the geographic footprint of Forum Communications Company’s print and/or digital markets – Dickinson, Jamestown, Fargo, or Grand Forks, ND; Mitchell or Sioux Falls, SD; Detroit Lakes, Perham, Wadena, Alexandria, Willmar, Worthington, Rochester, St. Cloud, Brainerd, Park Rapids, Pequot Lakes, Cloquet, Duluth, or Bemidji, MN; Superior, WI or the surrounding area!

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We are a family-owned media and technology company that has been providing trustworthy, quality journalism and business solutions for more than a century. We’ve always been in the business of telling stories, but we’re more than just a newspaper today. As one of the Upper Midwest’s largest media organizations, we are leaders in the business of print and digital news, technology, telebroadcasting, printing, and agency advertising.

The company is comprised of passionate and purpose-driven people fueled by collaboration and innovation. In addition to a generous benefits package, you’ll enjoy development and growth opportunities, an inclusive and creative culture, and a safe working environment. We believe in supporting each other, working hard towards common goals, and having fun. Come for the perks. Stay for the people.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Design and manage content across its life cycle for multiple publications and platforms.
• Work primarily in Adobe InDesign, with some work in Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Create engaging and creative pages that meet print specifications and appeal to our readers. 
• Layout and design for various sections of the daily and weekly newspapers, including selecting art and graphics, toning photos, and formatting copy to fit in a designated space. 
• Edit incoming copy for style, accuracy, and suitability for print editions.
• Select and prepare regional, national, and special interest content for publication.
• Review final proofs and making necessary changes. 
• Determine best usage of content for publication, including designing to showcase content, create graphics, and other visual elements.
• Manage sharing of content between publications to facilitate timely story flow and distribution of news, features, and sports content.
• Manage copy flow, including breaking news.
• Curate advanced and specialty content for use in multiple publications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least three years editing and/or design experience either for a newspaper or news wire service is preferred, along with a degree in communications or a related field. Strong knowledge of newspaper editing and style is a must.
• Experience in Adobe InDesign; Photoshop and/or Illustrator experience preferred.
• Ability to achieve proficiency with a variety of PC-based applications, including Google Drive and related programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members who work remotely, and work and make decisions independently.
• Ability to consistently perform on deadline and to prioritize tasks and duties.
• Ability to work occasional holidays as necessary.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.