Graphic Designer - Infographic Specialist

Editorial production includes laying out pages and creating infographics, charts, and maps to supplement the editorial stories that are creative, easy to understand, and tell the story visually. • At least one (1) year of prior experience in graphic design. • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related coursework. • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Responsibilities Of a Graphic Designer - Infographic Specialist • Must adhere to company policies and procedures • Meet editorial deadlines for daily production, proofing, and final output • Collaborate with reporters and editors to gain further insight and understanding of stories • Prepare and save online paper archives and editorial graphics as requested to meet web deadlines at the end of each month’s production • Analyze and interpret news to create accurate and original graphics, charts, and maps that visually support and supplement editorial stories • Maintain an awareness of current design trends and a working knowledge of the latest industry software • Commit to the highest level of accuracy and quality to complete all design responsibilities within a fast-paced environment, meeting established deadlines • Lay out a newspaper using Adobe InDesign, utilizing other Adobe programs as needed, while following the company’s design guidelines, processes, and procedures • Serve as backup to the Advertising Specialist & Editorial Specialist as is necessary to collaborate with the sales team to produce timely and effective advertisements that meet the needs of clients, ensuring the client has adequate time for review and approval • Ensure that all in-paper advertisements and graphics are appropriately prepared for 4-color press output, and all web advertisements are properly prepared in the correct digital format • Comply with other job-related instructions and perform any other duties that, in the opinion of the Product Manager or any other supervisor(s), are reasonably related to the primary job responsibilities, required to assist other employees, or complement Community Impact's efforts generally