The Seattle Times, a family-owned news organization and one of the nation’s premier regional news sources, is looking for a skilled Sports Designer to join our Pulitzer Prize-winning newsroom. As part of our daily news team, you will be comfortable working cross-collaboratively with many members of the Newsroom. You should have no trouble working independently to help shape and craft the presentation and design of Sports content. Ideally, you have a strong command of social media and applications as they relate to news-worthy platforms to tell captivating stories. In this full-time, exempt role, you will report to the Assistant Sports Editor.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to story planning, making informed decisions about story play and presentation. Collaborate with copy editors and photo editors to organize content.
• Facilitate the design of daily Sports content for all platforms.
• Organize the presentation of all content in the Sports section (except Fanfare).
• Plan accordingly to meet deadlines for each addition.
• Work flexibly to address different assignment needs, adapting to change quickly and creatively as projects evolve.
• Maintain attention to detail and work effectively while interacting with various members of the Newsroom and company.
• Help out with other proofing/production/online duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least one year of experience working in print design, with a deep knowledge of sports and sports journalism.
• Education: Requires a bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Must be familiar with common content-management practices.
• Requires willingness to master constantly changing technology and adapt to and embrace current and future newsroom publishing and company systems.
• Must have strong grammar and language skills.
• Requires visual acuity.
• Must have the ability to organize time well and juggle multiple tasks. Must be able to meet daily and changing deadlines and balance workloads.
• Must demonstrate willingness to perform routine but necessary duties.
• Should be able to respond constructively to direction, suggestions, and critiques.
• Must have a solid foundation in journalistic principles. Must understand and uphold the standards, ethics and mission of visual journalism at The Seattle Times, regardless of platform.
• Ability to work remotely in emergencies through mastery of necessary software and access to required fonts, phone numbers and other information.
• Read The Seattle Times and other relevant news sources to keep abreast of current events.

Schedule

This role is scheduled for Monday through Friday, from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. the following day.

This position requires union dues be paid on a monthly basis per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Founded in 1896, The Seattle Times continues its tradition as a family-owned, independent newspaper that cuts through the clutter and provides readers with timely, relevant news. As the largest newsroom in the Pacific Northwest, we serve the region with thoughtful journalism that makes a real difference in our community. And as a media solutions company, we combine cutting-edge digital capabilities and service with the values and integrity of respected traditional media… with an established audience of 1.9 million. At The Seattle Times, you’ll find work that matters.

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