Production Specialist/Graphic Designer with Nashville Lifestyles

Gannett   McLean, VA   Full-time     Design
Posted on April 12, 2024
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Req #41774

Friday, April 12, 2024

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Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a scalable, growth focused media and digital marketing solutions company. We endeavor to deliver essential content, marketing solutions, and experiences for curated audiences, advertisers, consumers, and stakeholders by leveraging our diverse teams and suite of products to enrich the local communities and businesses we serve. Our current portfolio of trusted media brands includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, uses innovation and software to enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow, and USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, our events division, creates impactful consumer engagements, promotions, and races. Gannett open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at Gannett, you should be completing an application on Gannett Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid.     To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com

The Production Specialist/Graphic Designer with Nashville Lifestyles is responsible for graphic design for all publications as well as supporting online content, creating print, digital and social media ads and photography.

The position reports to the Publisher/ General Manager and works closely with other members of the Production Department and Staff.

Responsibilities:

  • Layout, production, placement, creation and revision of all ads and advertorial that support print publications (Nashville Lifestyles Magazine, At Home and Weddings) as well as online/website and social media graphics.
  • Create and develop online content and ads to correspond with current events and promotions.
  • Manages the ad traffic between sales reps, clients and final approval to print.
  • Responsible for following production schedule, preparing files for printer, uploading files to FTP site accurately, approving all files before deadline and archiving.
  • Collecting, editing and placing/uploading social pictures to be used online and in the magazine. 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or master’s in graphic design, journalism or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must have 2 years combined design experience in print and online production.
  • Photography and some video work required, as well.
  • Photography experience and photo editing experience as part of production experience.
  • Video experience, web developing and design, digital media, web/HTML coding and social media experience including YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
  • Must have advanced Quark, PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Suitcase or similar print ad creation software skills and Flash, Firefox, Dreamweaver, Audacity, or similar online software skills.
  • Must have advanced computer and technical problem-solving skills. MAC experience required.

Application Instructions

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order: 
  
1.    Your resume – one to two pages. 
2.    A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job. 
3.    Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role. 
  
It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration. 
  
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Other details

  • Job Family Marketing
  • Job Function Creative & Design
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Required Education Equivalent Experience

Gannett

McLean , VA
https://www.gannett.com/