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The Baltimore Sun · 6 days ago

Editorial Designer/Layout Specialist

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$55K/yr - $70K/yr

1+ years exp

The Baltimore Sun, Maryland’s largest daily newspaper, is seeking a page designer with good news judgment and knowledge of advertising production. The role involves designing visually engaging news pages, collaborating with editors, and utilizing editorial software to enhance workflow and content placement.

Publishing

Responsibilities

Design news, feature and sports pages that are visually engaging and emphasize the most important stories of the day

Work closely with topic editors to understand content priorities, reflect them appropriately in layout and apply feedback quickly and accurately

The Sun is the first U.S. daily paper to use Protecmedia editorial software to design a print paper, using AI to create workflow efficiencies and to expand the eNewspaper to satisfy readers’ needs for more news

Plan content placement for both the print edition and the eNewspaper, ensuring a smooth workflow, accurate lineups and consistent visual storytelling across platforms, while making deadlines

Review proofs with a critical eye for editorial accuracy, visual clarity and overall balance

Work with the advertising makeup department to coordinate ad placements in coordination with editorial print production

This role would occasionally fill duties of the page production and layout specialist, paginating all print products to include editorial, advertising and classified pages/elements

Troubleshoot ad issues and resolve them when possible using systems such as Output Systems, Ad order entry, Editorial, Creative Services systems, Layout, and Classified platforms

Job includes night and weekend work