ILLINOIS PRESS ASSOCIATION is hiring: News Designer in Springfield

Hearst Illinois is looking for a talented news designer to join its editorial design team based in Jacksonville, Illinois, in the heart of central Illinois and just a few hours from Chicago and St. Louis.

We bring life to the newspapers and special sections seen every day by readers in Jacksonville (the Journal-Courier), Alton (The Telegraph) and Edwardsville (The Intelligencer).

What we want is a fast, reliable self-starter who is passionate about the news, accuracy and the importance of visual presentation. Candidates should have a working knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop and be willing to work nights, weekends and some holidays. Previous copy desk and page design experience will be pluses. A degree in journalism, communications, graphic design or a related subject is preferred.

For the right team player, we can offer competitive pay and generous benefits, as well as a chance to showcase your talent for thousands of readers each day.

This is an immediate opening, so don’t delay in showing us you are the perfect person for the role. Send a letter, resume and design samples to Publisher David C.L. Bauer, 235 W. State St., Jacksonville, IL 62650 or email them to dbauer@myjournalcourier.com.