The Republican seeks a copy editor / page designer

The Republican in Springfield, Massachusetts, is looking for an enterprising, audience-focused and collaborative copy editor and page designer to join our Publications Hub with both print and digital responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Design and paginate news, business and feature pages
• Edit copy, write headlines, edit and rewrite captions, proofread pages
• Work on a variety of daily and weekly newspapers; Spanish language skills a plus
• Contribute to the planning and execution of multiple publications, including daily and Sunday newspapers
• Curate story, photo and graphic content from multiple sources, including social media platforms, for use in print products

Skills & Experience:

• Degree in journalism, communications or a related field or commensurate experience
• At least 3 years of experience with a proven ability in writing, editing copy, writing headlines and producing high-quality newspaper pages; command of AP style and grammar a must
• Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
• Demonstrated success working in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work independently as needed and prioritize multiple tasks appropriately
• Experience with Adobe InDesign suite and Photoshop among digital skills needed; ability to design and execute graphics a plus

For immediate consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter to humanresources@repub.com

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