The Washington Post

News Designer

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

$60,000 – $80,000Compensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Media, Publishing, Digital MediaIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a portfolio demonstrating aesthetic skills and creative design thinking, initiative, and curiosity, along with a collaborative spirit and the ability to build strong relationships. They should also have a passion for storytelling through planning, communication, writing, and analytical skills, and an established record of delivering work under tight deadlines. Experience designing content for digital experiences or interactive applications, as well as experience with art direction, animation, creating original artwork, and maintaining a unified visual brand, is preferred. Furthermore, experience using design and layout tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and familiarity with storyboard and sketch software like Figma and Adobe XD, are required. Experience with HTML, CSS, or JavaScript and major web frameworks (React/Svelte/Angular/Vue) is also beneficial.

Responsibilities

The News Designer will brainstorm ideas and build enhanced storytelling presentations through collaborative relationships with various departments, create engaging, content-driven designs or illustrations, deliver creative presentations on tight deadlines by guiding the storytelling, review work for errors and incorporate feedback, and work on multiple short- and long-term projects to deliver refined, impactful designs in a fast-paced environment. They will also be responsible for identifying the right visual to tell stories through typography, color, and tone, and influencing the visual identity of The Post across platforms including washingtonpost.com, mobile apps, newsletters, and social media.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
InDesign
Figma
Adobe XD
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
React
Svelte
Angular
Vue
Storyboarding
Typography
Color Theory
Visual Brand Management
Collaboration
Communication
Problem-Solving

The Washington Post

About The Washington Post

Key Metrics

None, NoneHeadquarters
1877Year Founded
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Pet Insurance
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Job cuts due to declining online readership indicate potential financial instability.
Panera partnership may not yield expected subscription increases, based on industry trends.
Scott Vance's promotion could lead to internal restructuring challenges affecting morale.

Differentiation

The Post partners with Panera Bread for unique digital subscription offers.
'Style Sessions' collaboration enhances cultural influence and attracts diverse audiences.
'The Post Roast' collaboration with Compass Coffee creates a unique brand experience.

Upsides

Panera partnership could boost digital subscriptions and readership.
'Style Sessions' may attract arts and lifestyle enthusiasts, enhancing cultural influence.
Scott Vance's promotion may align editorial strategy with media consumption trends.

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