Lead Sports Designer, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Job Description: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Lead Sports Designer

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Western Pennsylvania’s largest newspaper, is currently seeking applicants for a lead designer position on our award-winning sports desk. We’re looking for a versatile designer/editor to elevate our coverage on multiple platforms. The Post-Gazette provides unparalleled reporting and commentary on Pittsburgh's storied pro and college teams, plus expansive high school coverage.

If you have a winning attitude and are highly motivated, the Post-Gazette has an exciting opening for a key player in one of America’s most passionate pro and college sports cities. The Post-Gazette is perennially rated among the best sports reports in the country by the Associated Press Sports Editors (2024 Top 10 print). Our offices are conveniently located between Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park and our coverage base includes three college teams (Pitt, Penn State and West Virginia) in college’s elite Power Five conferences. We are looking for a designer to lead us into an exciting next phase of our transformation.

The applicant should have design skills to create section fronts and inside pages that are elegant, active and relentlessly interesting. The ability to work effectively on deadlines is a key. The designer must be able to recognize and advocate for excellent photography, generate ideas for alternate story forms and collaborate with writers and editors in the planning and presentation process.

This position will play a large role in the planning and execution of the sports desk's award-winning premium products, such as the weekly Sunday edition and special sections.

The applicant is a person with proven visual skills who can bring life to our news pages and digital formats. The ability to edit copy and write vibrant headlines for both print and digital platforms is preferred.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism or graphics design but not a must

• 2 to 5 years of page design experience (negotiable on review)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills and attention to detail

• Exceptional work ethic, time management, and organization skills

Other Things to Know

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• We encourage everyone to apply who shares our passion for indispensable journalism and our drive to create a sustainable business model to support it

As an equal opportunity employer, the Post-Gazette is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, and we encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people, and people with special needs. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Job Requirements:

• Storytelling Ability

• Adaptability and Innovation

• Digital Proficiency

• Collaboration and Editorial Sensibility

• Journalistic Skills

• Portfolio and Examples

Type of Job: Design, Digital, Sports Centric

City: Pittsburgh

State/Country: PA/United States

Duration: Full Time

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/401k/Wellness

Company: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

About Our Company: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has an average paid circulation of more than 83,000. On Thursdays and Sundays, print editions are available for home delivery and on newsstands throughout the region. PGe publishes every day and post-gazette.com is updated around the clock, as news breaks. Founded in 1786, the Post-Gazette provides the Pittsburgh community with award-winning local, national and international news coverage and unparalleled reporting and commentary on Pittsburgh's sports teams.

How to Apply: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3954864464/?capColoOverride=true

Regional Magazine Publication Designer, Flagship Publishing Inc

Job Description: We are looking for a bright creative individual to work with our team to create beautiful and engaging magazines for our 5 titles within four states. Candidate must be an expert in Adobe products and have had prior experience designing magazines start to finish. While we would prefer this be a full time in office (either Fort Collins, CO or Wailuku Maui, HI) position we are open to remote work and less than full time from the most suited candidate. Candidate would need to be able to prioritize our work and be available for meetings and work hours in the MST time zone or HST time zone. Please send resume, cover letter and samples of work to: aamundson@flagshippublishing.com

Job Requirements:

• Adobe Product Expert

• Microsoft Product User

• Degree in Related field

• 2-5 years experience in Magazine job

Type of Job: Page design/Print

City: Fort Collins

State/Country: CO

Duration: Full time

Benefits: Insurance, PTO, Matching IRA

Company: Flagship Publishing Inc

About Our Company: Flagship Publishing is a family owned magazine publisher servicing Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, and Maui county, Hawaii. We publish each title bimonthly plus we have several yearly publications and calendars. We have offices in Fort Collins, CO and Wailuku, HI and aim to delight and entertain our curated paid subscriber audience. We have a collaborative, creative, and fast paced work environment.

Contact Name: Angela Amundson

Contact Email: aamundson@flagshippublishing.com

How to Apply: Resume, cover letter, samples emailed to: aamundson@flagshippublishing.com

Data Journalist/Research Communications Analyst, RAND

Job Description: RAND’s Communications and External Affairs (CEA) department has an exciting opportunity in its Research Communications Group for a professional who is looking to use their graphic design and visual narrative expertise to support RAND’s mission of helping improve policy and decision making through research and analysis. This position will focus on national security topics.

Research Communications Analysts (RCAs) play a key role in collaborating with researchers and RAND leaders to present complex policy research in crisp, clear, and compelling visual and written formats to audiences ranging from high-level decision makers to general audiences. RCAs help RAND researchers improve the logic, structure, clarity and accessibility of primary research documents, summary products, graphics, and slide presentations. This role, which is designated as a Communications Analyst II job classification at RAND, will focus on visual communication tactics supported by text. The role will work closely with researchers to gain understanding of diverse topics and methods in the national security area, craft and refine policy research narratives, and then translate those ideas into visual materials that policymakers, practitioners, and the public can understand and act upon.

Success in this role requires strong ability to analyze challenging or complex topics and situations, often under tight deadlines, and to develop and execute visual communications tactics with creativity and polish. It also requires excellent audience analysis capability, the ability to craft policy research narratives supported by highest-quality visuals and graphics, and the ability to create or collaborate on text to support visuals that help inform policy and decision making. A familiarity with national security topics or a strong inclination to gain expertise in those areas is extremely desirable.

Job Requirements:

Required attributes for this position:

• Superior graphical skills and the demonstrated ability to elevate communications products by applying design principles to create compelling visual narratives supported by text

• Demonstrated understanding of inclusive design best practices, including visual, typographic, and color sensibilities

• Superior communications and audience analysis skills demonstrated through the development of key messages

• Ability to take complex concepts and break them down visually, and to incorporate data and data analysis into designs

• A proven track record in creating, editing, or improving briefings and other visual materials (maps, charts, graphs, informational graphics)

• Ability to mesh compelling visuals with prose

• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

• Ability to navigate organizational complexities to ensure projects meet deadlines at high levels of quality

• Flexibility, ingenuity, creativity, diplomacy, and a willingness to learn and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances

• Capacity to exercise editorial judgment, self-direction, and independence on multiple projects; also, the ability to work well with and within teams

• Ability to contribute throughout the life cycle of a research project with communications analysis, strategy, and creation of assets

Preferred attributes for this position:

• Demonstrated expertise or authentic interest in national security topics and policy research in those areas

• Advanced writing skills

• Excellent project management skills

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required in design, fine art, English, communications, public policy, or another related field. An advanced degree is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 6 years of related experience is required. Previous experience with academic or policy research communications and familiarity with the Department of Defense and/or Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) is preferred.

Security Clearance: A successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain United States government security clearances, including Top Secret classification from the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security. U.S. citizenship is required for a Department of Defense security clearance.

Location: This position will be located at our Arlington, Va. office (Washington D.C. metro area). This position is eligible for RAND’s hybrid work environment, which enables a blend of on-site and remote work. Some on-site presence will be required to meet business needs. On-site presence will likely be 2-4 days a week and will vary from week to week.

Work Samples: Candidates must submit a portfolio of relevant work that demonstrates creative and useful design solutions to complex problems, thoughtful attention to information architecture, and excellent visual design skills, along with strong writing skills. The portfolio should include samples that reflect:

• PowerPoint expertise

• Infographic expertise

• Document design expertise

• Expertise meshing compelling visuals with text

Salary Range: $82,100 - $122,100

RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including, but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities; a candidate’s work experience, education/training, skills, and expertise; and internal equity. In addition, RAND provides strong benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, paid time off, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet

Type of Job: Communications Analyst, Research, Public Policy, Design, Journalism, Communications

City: Washington

State/Country: DC

Duration: Full-time

Company: RAND

About Our Company: RAND is a research organization that develops solutions to public policy challenges to help make communities throughout the world safer and more secure, healthier and more prosperous. RAND’s research and analysis address issues that impact people everywhere, including security, health, education, sustainability, growth, and development. Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, RAND has approximately 1,775 people from approximately 55 countries working in offices in North America, Europe and Australia, with annual revenues of $356.2 million.

RAND is nonprofit, nonpartisan, and committed to the public interest. Our research is sponsored by government agencies, international organizations, and foundations. We rely on philanthropic support to pursue visionary ideas; address critical problems that are under-researched; and devise innovative approaches for solving acute, complex, or provocative policy challenges. RAND values objectivity and integrity in both its research processes and internal interactions. We emphasize a collegial environment that respects the contributions and dignity of all staff.

How to Apply: https://rand.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/details/Data-Journalist-Research-Communications-Analyst_R2571?q=R2571

Director of Graphics and Design, The Seattle Times

Job Description: The Seattle Times, a family-owned, Pulitzer Prize-winning news organization, is looking for an experienced Director of Graphics and Design to join our team. The Director of Graphics and Design is a key visuals leader in the newsroom whose role is equal parts creative evangelist, assignment coordinator and project manager. The director is responsible for advocating for a creative visual report; upholding standards of accuracy, ethics and inclusivity; and realizing the mission of The Seattle Times.

The director will support the assistant managing editor and will make the most of The Seattle Times’ graphics and data journalism on all print and digital platforms, guide the exploration and building of new forms of presentation, and help to oversee print design and production. This leader will oversee graphic artists, designers and newsroom apps developers, ensuring that all presentation options are considered from story inception.

In this role, the director will facilitate brainstorming sessions with reporters, editors and artists, and work closely with video and photo editors. This is a hands-on role in which the director will contribute to creating enterprise and breaking news graphics, digital story presentations, and provide ideas, expertise and guidance around which graphics should be developed and what form they should take.

Responsibilities:

• Represent design principles and the interests of graphics and newsroom apps developers in strategic and policy discussions in the newsroom.

• Execute The Seattle Times’ cross-platform visual strategy, ensuring that the company has a powerful, coherent visual presence with the goal of attracting readers, converting them into print and digital subscribers and monetizing our visual journalism. This strategy should take full advantage of photos, video, graphics, illustrations and databases on all our digital platforms and in print, recognizing that many readers prefer to consume information visually instead of through text.

• Directly supervise a team of graphic artists, newsroom apps developers and designers. Set clear priorities and goals for team members, coach them to achieve those goals and provide regular and frequent feedback on successes and failures, including annual performance reviews.

• Manage the graphics and news apps budgets to ensure maximum returns on the dollars spent.

• Develop, retain, and recruit staff with the right skills to achieve the newsroom’s multiplatform journalism goals, placing special emphasis on increasing diversity – including ethnic, gender and age – when hiring new staff members.

• Identify strategic opportunities to develop and build new products and reusable templates and styles to enhance subscriber experiences.

• Collaborate with Product, IT, Marketing and Advertising to define and design new features, standards and functions for digital products.

• Lead brainstorming sessions with visual teams, reporters, editors and other news staff to define innovative approaches to news presentation and shape concepts into visual story forms.

• Create charts, maps, diagrams, interactive graphics or visual projects for same-day turnaround, as well as projects that may take longer.

• Work quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines, making sound decisions around story angles and technical approaches.

• Employ an inclusive mindset. Embrace the value of representation and avoid visual stereotyping.

• Tell stories with humanity: Use good, empathetic reporting techniques to gain a better understanding of your story and the people in it.

Compensation: The full salary range for this position is $99,100 to $140,000. We typically pay between $99,100 and $126,400, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental insurance and long-term disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Optional life and AD&D insurance and long-term care insurance

• 401(k) plan with employer match

• 10 days of annual vacation accrual, increasing with tenure up to 20 days

• 10 days of annual sick accrual; unused sick pay accrues to an extended illness bank

• 9 paid holidays

• Subsidized transit cards

• Complimentary Seattle Times subscription

• Wellness program

• Parental leave options

Job Requirements: Qualifications: We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive newsroom and encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. If your profile doesn’t match this job description exactly, you may still be a candidate for this position. Please let us know how your skills and experience relate to the role and its objectives in your cover letter.

• 3-5 years of experience as a designer, art director or other creative role.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire others.

• Strong project management skills.

• Management experience or a track record of progressively responsible leadership roles.

• Experience advancing equity and inclusion in news coverage.

• Proficient in design principles and programs, including Illustrator and Photoshop.

• Experience with front-end development and data analysis.

• Strong prioritization, organization and communication skills.

• Proven ability to coach and mentor.

• Collaborate across teams to produce impactful journalism.

• Exhibit a deep interest in current affairs and local news events.

Type of Job: Graphics and Design

City: Seattle

State/Country: WA

Duration: Full-time

Company: The Seattle Times

About Our Company: The Seattle Times enlightens, informs and engages with storytelling that is as dynamic and vibrant as our region. Our coverage directly impacts our local community and has changed public policy. We are steadfast in our commitment to provide principled, quality, public-service journalism and to continue to innovate to ensure the future of the local free press.

How to Apply: Apply on our website: https://seattletimes.applytojob.com/apply/de0fYNubsV/Director-Of-Graphics-And-Design?source=The+Society+of+Publication+Designers

Art Director – Editorial, Clemson University

Job Description: This position will function as the lead designer and art director for Clemson World Magazine, Clemson Universities award-winning flagship publication. The role will design for the magazine brand in print, digital and social. The role will also support @clemsonuniversity social media and other strategic marketing and communications projects ranging from print and digital to experiential marketing.

The mission of Clemson World is to be a world-class magazine showcasing the lifelong connections that Clemson University creates and keeps with its students, stakeholders and supporters. This mission empowers us to say “yes” to the best stories about Clemson, those where impact, intrigue and insight converge. Each story found in the pages of Clemson World reflects the significant journeys of Tigers. Here, readers will discover how career ambitions were ignited. They will follow the paths of world-changers, uncover the catalysts behind uncommon successes and often see the stumbles and falls along the way. Every issue of Clemson World should feel like a road trip with friends to meet other friends. And no matter where or when you first found Clemson, Clemson World will mirror some part of that experience — through the people we profile, the lifestyles we showcase and the histories we preserve in word, photography and design.

JOB SUMMARY: Directs, plans, develops and implements the overall look and style of assigned projects. Insures projects meet budget requirements and comply with marketing & brand guidelines. Execute creation of assets for print publications, direct mail, digital, web & social. Directs and/or advises other designers, programmers, photographers, videographers on visual execution of concept. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

• 40% - Essential - Publication Design: Serves as lead designer for Clemson World for print, digital, social media, web and other media as needed using a variety of software applications. Collaborates with Creative Director and design team members to produce the magazine features, departments, and final layout of the magazine. Coordinates with other Clemson World staff to develop needed assets: copy; illustrations; photography; and video.

• 35% - Essential - Creative Design / Art Direction: Designs and directs projects using a variety of software applications for print and digital to create a strong visual presentation that communicates the needs of the client and audience, supports the Clemson brand and promotes the institution. Supports on admissions portfolio of marketing material. Coordinates and art directs alongside photo and video teams on shoots as needed. Advises other designers, programmers, photographers, videographers on visual execution of concepts.

• 10% - Essential - Production: Executes production task using a variety of hardware and software from conception to completion. Writes specifications for production as needed. Prepares files for production and checks vendors pre-production proofs. Assembles motion graphic animations, digital, social media, web and other media assets as needed. Prepares and tests digital assets for web use as needed to ensure files display properly and meet compliance and compatibility standards.

• 10% - Essential - Project Management: Monitors magazine and assigned projects through all phases of development and production and suggests changes or improvements as needed in order to adhere to time and budget constraints before final production. Documents progress of assigned tasks in project management tracking systems, launches and manages proof approval workflows to traffic designs internally.

• 5% - Essential - Pitching/Presenting/Professional Development: Interfaces with the client or colleagues to present work, offer background and explanation of the concept and advise on possible executions. Takes client/colleague feedback. Engages in development opportunities leading to personal development, professional growth and innovation in related technologies.

WORK SCHEDULE: Standard Hours: 37.5/week

COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Expected Salary Range: $ 45,530.00 - $ 58,100.00
Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 23, 2024

MILITARY AND VETERAN:
MILITARY EQUIVALENCY: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT: Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

Job Requirements:
Education - Bachelor's Degree - In graphic arts or art and work experience in graphic arts for print media publications.
Work Experience: 3+ years

Type of Job: Design and Art Direction

City: Clemson

State/Country: United States

Duration: Full-time On-site

Benefits: https://www.clemson.edu/human-resources/benefits/prospective.html

Company: Clemson University

About Our Company: Clemson University was established to fulfill our founder's vision of "a high seminary of learning" to develop "the material resources of the State" for the people of South Carolina. Nurtured by an abiding land grant commitment, Clemson has emerged as a research university with a global vision. Our primary purpose is educating undergraduate and graduate students to think deeply about and engage in the social, scientific, economic, and professional challenges of our times. The foundation of this mission is the generation, preservation, communication, and application of knowledge. The University also is committed to the personal growth of the individual and promotes an environment of good decision making, healthy and ethical lifestyles, and tolerance and respect for others. Our distinctive character is shaped by a legacy of service, collaboration, and fellowship forged from and renewed by the spirit of Thomas Green Clemson's covenant.

How to Apply:

1. Visit https://www.clemson.edu/human-resources/careers/index.html

2. Select either "STAFF POSITIONS (CURRENT EMPLOYEES)" or "STAFF POSITIONS (EXTERNAL APPLICANTS)"

3. Search for Job ID: 108759

PrePress and Print Production Contractor, Cal Alumni Association

Job Description:

• The PrePress and Print Production Contractor works closely with the Design Director and the editorial team to ensure the accurate and timely production of the print editions of California magazine, published by the Cal Alumni Association. This position has full responsibility over ensuring that all files adhere to our design standards, are high quality, and ready for printing.

• The PrePress and Print Production Contractor will be contracted during the two months of production leading up to press. We print our magazine twice a year. Press is scheduled in late May for the Spring/Summer issue, and in mid November for the Fall/Winter issue. Interested candidates must have availability and flexibility in their work schedule during these times, with the ability to participate in weekly virtual editorial meetings.

• The PrePress and Print Production Contactor is the main point of contact between the Design Director and our printing partner, Quad, during the production process. The Contractor works with Cal Alumni Association’s marketing and business development departments to check and upload all partnership ads, in-house ads, and in-house content for inclusion in the magazine. In addition, the position coordinates with our sister organization, University Development and Alumni Relations, to upload their section in the magazine.

• Work can be done remotely in the United States. The Cal Alumni Association is located in Berkeley, CA which is in the pacific time zone. California adjusts annually for daylight savings time. We set and communicate meetings and deadlines based on our Berkeley time zone.

• The Cal Alumni Association seeks contractors whose previous experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We are also looking for applicants who demonstrate an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.

Job Requirements:

• Manages the preflight/prepress processes for all ads, inserts, and editorial content

• Creates template-based layouts for several back-of-book pages

• Creates page (InDesign) files to place ads and inserts

• Creates organized folders on Box or Google Drive for ads and insert pages

• Creates the map for each issue

• Pours final editorial copy as needed to determine word count

• Circulates final layouts to the Design Director and editorial team for approval

• Makes edits on the InDesign files and maintains the files on the server

• Circulates proofs to the Design Director and editorial team for approval

• Processes all images, places final images in InDesign files, and uploads them to Quad

• Uploads press ready PDFs to Quad

• Creates and exports text files of final editorial content and the cover for web publishing

• Creates issue PDFs for web publishing, awards, and promotion

• Assists with image research as needed

• Other duties as assigned

Type of Job: Print production

City: Berkeley

State/Country: CA

Duration: Freelance

Company: Cal Alumni Association

About Our Company: An editorially independent general-interest magazine, California is about the world of UC Berkeley and Berkeley in the world. Since 1895, the magazine has informed readers about one of the world's greatest universities with insight, style, and punch.

The Cal Alumni Association (CAA) provides all Cal graduates with rewarding connections to the university, to fellow alumni, and to current students. Founded by the original graduates of the University of California in 1872, the Cal Alumni Association today represents more than half a million alumni living throughout the world.

How to Apply: Submit your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to recruiting@alumni.berkeley.edu. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered.

Please reference the job title in the subject line of your email.

Attachments should be in MS Word or PDF format.

Candidates invited to participate in a job interview must complete our Application Packet. Please use Chrome or Internet Explorer.

Alternate Method of Application
Download the application packet as a PDF, complete the forms, and email them as an attachment to recruiting@alumni.berkeley.edu. http://alumni.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/caa-employment-application-2020.pdf