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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