Kansas City Northeast News
Art Director
Kansas City Northeast News, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Art Director: Northeast News Kansas City
Flexible, hybrid, part-time position; Starting salary between $18.00 - $20.00 / HR
About us:
Founded in 1932, the Northeast News is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), multimedia journalism publication and newspaper providing coverage to the Northeast region of Kansas City, Mo.
Our newsroom is composed of award-winning, dedicated journalists on a mission of bringing a voice to the underserved within the Northeast community and beyond.
The Northeast News offers free, accessible information in English and Spanish across various platforms, which include a weekly print edition, user-friendly website, weekly podcasts available via Spotify and Apple Music and social media including — but not limited to — Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok and X.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's OR Associate's Degree in graphic arts, digital design or related area
At least one (1) year of full-time experience working as a graphic designer at an agency, other institution or as a freelance designer
Experience with graphic design and pre/post printing production
Experience using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat
Advanced knowledge of graphic design best practices and accessibility standards
Organizational skills and file management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Multi-tasking skills
Some knowledge in Wordpress or HTML is a plus
Job Responsibilities
Create print and digital graphic design solutions, including newsletters, social media templates, invitations, brochures, etc.
Utilize accessibility best practices to develop materials for people of varying needs.
Collaborate with the news team to develop graphics for social media, e-newsletters and other digital projects.
Ensure adherence to brand campaign and Northeast News identity standards in designs and in logo development.
Provide project management for graphic design projects, as assigned, including maintaining project timelines.
Responsible for the “setting” of display ads coming in each week.
Design and provide proof ads as well as “spec” ads to the sales department as requested on a weekly basis.
Responsible for the drafting and formatting of each weekly edition in accordance with the deadline(s) as set forth by the Editor and Publishers.
Oversee the making of corrections to ads submitted for each weekly edition.
Respond to ongoing production needs in providing updated insertion orders, envelopes, stationery and promotional pieces (rate cards, etc.) for the paper on an “as needed” basis.
Interface with Editorial, Sales and Management on any and all special pages, tab sections, or related promotional pieces which may break throughout the year.
Responsible for bringing new ideas forth in order to keep the design of the paper as “reader friendly” as possible.
Responsible for uploading news stories and photos on Wordpress, along with updating necessary ads and keeping up Wordpress software and plugins on a weekly basis.
This is a flexible, hybrid, part-time position with potential of extending to full-time employment.
Salary for this position is commensurate based on experience, starting between $18.00 to $20.00 per hour with a performance review after 90 days of continuous employment.
Benefits:
Supplementary Health Insurance Plan
Flexible schedule
Non-profit work
Paid holidays
Negotiable paid time-off
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week
Ability to Commute:
Kansas City, MO 64124 (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kansas City, MO 64124
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Flexible, hybrid, part-time position; Starting salary between $18.00 - $20.00 / HR
About us:
Founded in 1932, the Northeast News is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), multimedia journalism publication and newspaper providing coverage to the Northeast region of Kansas City, Mo.
Our newsroom is composed of award-winning, dedicated journalists on a mission of bringing a voice to the underserved within the Northeast community and beyond.
The Northeast News offers free, accessible information in English and Spanish across various platforms, which include a weekly print edition, user-friendly website, weekly podcasts available via Spotify and Apple Music and social media including — but not limited to — Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok and X.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's OR Associate's Degree in graphic arts, digital design or related area
At least one (1) year of full-time experience working as a graphic designer at an agency, other institution or as a freelance designer
Experience with graphic design and pre/post printing production
Experience using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat
Advanced knowledge of graphic design best practices and accessibility standards
Organizational skills and file management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Multi-tasking skills
Some knowledge in Wordpress or HTML is a plus
Job Responsibilities
Create print and digital graphic design solutions, including newsletters, social media templates, invitations, brochures, etc.
Utilize accessibility best practices to develop materials for people of varying needs.
Collaborate with the news team to develop graphics for social media, e-newsletters and other digital projects.
Ensure adherence to brand campaign and Northeast News identity standards in designs and in logo development.
Provide project management for graphic design projects, as assigned, including maintaining project timelines.
Responsible for the “setting” of display ads coming in each week.
Design and provide proof ads as well as “spec” ads to the sales department as requested on a weekly basis.
Responsible for the drafting and formatting of each weekly edition in accordance with the deadline(s) as set forth by the Editor and Publishers.
Oversee the making of corrections to ads submitted for each weekly edition.
Respond to ongoing production needs in providing updated insertion orders, envelopes, stationery and promotional pieces (rate cards, etc.) for the paper on an “as needed” basis.
Interface with Editorial, Sales and Management on any and all special pages, tab sections, or related promotional pieces which may break throughout the year.
Responsible for bringing new ideas forth in order to keep the design of the paper as “reader friendly” as possible.
Responsible for uploading news stories and photos on Wordpress, along with updating necessary ads and keeping up Wordpress software and plugins on a weekly basis.
This is a flexible, hybrid, part-time position with potential of extending to full-time employment.
Salary for this position is commensurate based on experience, starting between $18.00 to $20.00 per hour with a performance review after 90 days of continuous employment.
Benefits:
Supplementary Health Insurance Plan
Flexible schedule
Non-profit work
Paid holidays
Negotiable paid time-off
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 30 per week
Ability to Commute:
Kansas City, MO 64124 (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kansas City, MO 64124
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