What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphics Designer position at Gannett?
PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS ESSENTIAL TO THE JOB:
* Design and produce ads, ad layouts, and sales materials as assigned by the Ad Ops Manager and when requested by the sales staff for presentation to their accounts. (60%)
* Computer graphics for advertising department production. (20%)
* Special projects and promotions as assigned by the Ad Ops Manager. (10%)
* Computer graphics for advertising department production. (20%)
* Special projects and promotions as assigned by the Ad Ops Manager. (10%)
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
* Copywriting and design layout as specified from within the advertising department. (8%)
* Cover expanded departmental duties during vacation of other department personnel or in the event of emergencies. (2%)
* Cover expanded departmental duties during vacation of other department personnel or in the event of emergencies. (2%)
REQUIREMENTS OR SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:
* High school degree or equivalent.
* Extensive documented experience, or advanced technical training in advertising concepts.
* Ad graphics skills which reflect full working knowledge of design techniques of all types of print and digital media.
* Must be proficient using a MacIntosh, and proficient in a variety of design software such as InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, Excel, etc.
* Capable of generating a high volume of creative ad ideas within a short period of time.
* Ability to handle deadline pressure and high stress work environment.
* Communication skills and the ability to express ideas verbally as well as in print.
* Personal compatibility with all staff members.
* Extensive documented experience, or advanced technical training in advertising concepts.
* Ad graphics skills which reflect full working knowledge of design techniques of all types of print and digital media.
* Must be proficient using a MacIntosh, and proficient in a variety of design software such as InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, Excel, etc.
* Capable of generating a high volume of creative ad ideas within a short period of time.
* Ability to handle deadline pressure and high stress work environment.
* Communication skills and the ability to express ideas verbally as well as in print.
* Personal compatibility with all staff members.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB:
* Required to create advertising on computers using art software up to 90% or more of the work day.
* Manual dexterity of fingers, wrists, hands to create these ads. Use of hand and fingers required for other art tools as needed.
* Ability to sit for long periods of time.
* Ability to bend/reach to get materials from floor, high and low shelves.
* Ability to lift/carry up to 20 lbs. such as briefcases, newspaper bundles, advertising materials.
* Ability to speak clearly to make presentations and hear responses.
* Good eyesight/color vision to ensure high quality ad art production.
* Ability to travel outside the building (5%) and in inclement weather.
Requirements:
* Manual dexterity of fingers, wrists, hands to create these ads. Use of hand and fingers required for other art tools as needed.
* Ability to sit for long periods of time.
* Ability to bend/reach to get materials from floor, high and low shelves.
* Ability to lift/carry up to 20 lbs. such as briefcases, newspaper bundles, advertising materials.
* Ability to speak clearly to make presentations and hear responses.
* Good eyesight/color vision to ensure high quality ad art production.
* Ability to travel outside the building (5%) and in inclement weather.
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is an innovative, digitally focused media and marketing solutions company committed to strengthening communities across our network. With an unmatched reach at the national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of nearly 140 million people monthly with our Pulitzer-Prize winning content, consumer experiences and benefits, and advertiser products and services. Gannett brands include the USA TODAY and more than 260 daily local newspaper brands, digital marketing services companies ReachLocal, WordStream, and ThriveHive and U.K. media company Newsquest. There's never been a better time to join our talented team. Visit Gannett.com/Careers to learn more!
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