Assistant News Editor, Print Production

Essential Functions

• Design with purpose: Create compelling, reader-first layouts for news, enterprise and sports that clearly prioritize the most important stories of the day.
• Be part of the newsroom: Collaborate directly with editors and reporters to shape daily coverage.
• Own the daily report: Help drive the visual execution of the print newspaper and eNewspaper, ensuring strong lineup flow, clean presentation and consistency across platforms.
• Work fast — and smart: Balance speed with precision on nightly deadlines, making real-time adjustments as news develops and priorities shift.
• Elevate the details: Write and refine headlines, improve display type, catch errors and strengthen overall readability under pressure.
• Operate in a modern production environment: Use industry tools including Adobe Creative Suite and Protecmedia’s AI-driven editorial system to design pages and improve workflow efficiency.

Education and Experience Requirements

• A journalist’s instincts — strong news judgment is essential
• Some newsroom or editorial design experience
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator is helpful
• Ability to learn new systems quickly, including AI-driven tools
• Confidence working on deadline with rapidly changing priorities
• Sharp editing and headline-writing skills
• Understanding of AP style and print production workflows
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to take and apply feedback quickly
• Flexibility to work nights and weekends