Page designer, Chattanooga Times Free Press, Location Chattanooga, Tennessee, Job Status Full-time, Salary Negotiable

Description: The Chattanooga Times Free Press is seeking a full-time, entry-level page designer who can strengthen our design team and build attractive, well-organized pages in a fast-paced newsroom. The successful candidate must have the ability to design compelling and visually stimulating packages on a daily deadline. Must be comfortable designing a variety of sections including news, business, sports and features. The candidate must be able to work collaboratively with the Presentation Editor, other designers, photographers, editors and reporters on a variety of projects. The newsroom produces a daily newspaper, a weekly entertainment tabloid, several weekly community newspapers, three monthly magazines and special sections throughout the year.

A strong knowledge of InDesign is absolutely required, and the candidate must be proficient in Photoshop. Illustrator is a huge plus. Basic knowledge of AP style and the ability to proof and do rim & slot work is necessary. The designer must be able to articulate reasons for design decisions and take initiative to think outside the box.

This position will include evenings and weekend work. At least two years experience in publication design is necessary, and recent college graduates with proven ability, solid references and strong portfolios will be considered. The Times Free Press is a successful mid-sized paper that can take your career to the next level. We have a news hole that would be envied by most papers, and our newly installed printing press allows color on almost every page. With tools like these, forward-thinking design is a top priority. Chattanooga is a city on the rise. It’s one of the top outdoor destinations in the country with a growing, thriving downtown and has been a magnet for big industry in recent years. The city is within a convenient two-hour drive to Atlanta, Nashville and Knoxville.

Please send a resume the best fit to Matt McClane, Presentation Editor, at mmcclane@timesfreepress.com