Responsibilities

• Track publication plans from the reporting desks at The Times.
• Make judgments on which articles merit priority in the newspaper and how much space to give them and organize the news sections according to subject matter, all while managing deadline requirements.
• Reimagine a digital story presentation for print, including how an interactive or video can be made accessible and engaging in the newspaper or how a story with text scrolling through images can be converted into a print layout.
• Work with multiple assigning desks as part of the planning and design process.
• Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
• You will report to the Design Director of Print News and Editor of Newspaper Production.

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of design experience in a newsroom environment.
• A portfolio of story-driven work that demonstrates sound news judgment and strong design skill. We’re looking for a clear grasp of impact, typographic voice, layout and color; and a sense of story play and proportion commensurate with news value.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, and familiarity with Illustrator.

Preferred Qualifications

• Can collaborate with colleagues of different backgrounds and widely-ranging technical levels.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience selecting, editing and preparing imagery for press.
• Open to adapting to changes throughout the evening under tight deadlines.
• Experience in feature design, art direction, and the ability to plan and assemble special sections is a bonus.
• Experience with CUE Print or CCI Newsgate is also a bonus.