Advertising Page Designer/Magazine Producer

Title: Advertising Page Designer/Magazine Producer Position Location: Remote; no physical location Position Summary Support Prairie Mountain Media Advertising/Marketing teams via the production of advertising magazines and promotional campaigns. Major Job Responsibilities Advertising: Produce high quality, active, appealing magazines for print and digital includes content plans, editing, page design and section layout and working with freelance writers. Post advertising special section content to the Web. Set and maintain standards for quality of publications, including content, design, packaging and production flow. Participate in advertising kick-offs and sales presentations as it relates to advertising special section/feature launches. Design campaigns/ads as needed to promote reader and sales promotions. Other: Maintain open channels of communication with all departments. Maintain high quality, appealing filler supply for print products. Support advertising with the production of client products (i.e. Realtor guides, tax guides, chamber directories). Maintain a working knowledge of new trends in advertising/marketing, applying those to the daily operation. Job Specifications Proven skills in graphic design, copywriting, copyediting and publication layout a must. Photography skills are a plus. Knowledge of AP Style. Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite software including InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Google Workspace. Knowledge of the commercial and newspaper printing process. Ability to manage time and projects and make smart decisions with minimal supervision. Ability to work well with others, including external and internal customers. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects under strict deadlines … a successful candidate will be a task-master with tremendous attention to detail. Ability to work effectively and calmly while under pressure. Education or Formal Training Formal training in graphic design and copywriting required; Bachelor’s degree in marketing or communications preferred. Experience Minimum two to three years in an advertising, marketing, publishing or communications industry in the capacities outlined above preferred. Experience in related fields will be considered. Minimum three to five years experience in In design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Word preferred. Experience in Web design, Wordpress is a plus. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate keyboards/mouse, standard office equipment, objects, controls and/or light tools; and to talk and hear. Close and distant vision is required. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, and climb stairs and must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds. Most work is performed in a standard office environment but participation. Occasional work at indoor/outdoor events on varying and uneven types of terrain may be required. This description is not all-inclusive. We are an equal opportunity employer who supports a diverse workforce. The hourly wage is $19.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, time in role, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, MediaNews Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition program, and 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). #LI-TC1