Copy Editor/Page Designer

Date Posted	February 09, 2026
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Not Specified
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	Not Specified

Description:

At the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, we are engaged in exciting, innovative work and are dedicated to providing our readers with balanced and objective coverage of the day's news. Our copy desk and design desk play essential roles in our commitment to upholding traditional journalism in a modern way.

We are accepting resumes for a copy editor/page designer position on our night news copy desk in Little Rock. Applicants should hold a college degree, preferably journalism, and possess relevant experience. We are looking for a journalist who is knowledgeable in grammar and AP style and who can create accurate, attention-grabbing headlines.

Candidates invited for an interview will be required to take a copy-editing test. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop is an advantage. The person selected for this position will be expected to design news pages either immediately upon hiring or shortly thereafter.

In terms of benefits, we offer a comprehensive package, including paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, personal days, and parental leave. Employees can also take advantage of extensive health, dental, and vision insurance and long-term disability and retirement plans. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program provides further support when needed.

Please note that this is a safety-sensitive position, and the candidate must pass drug tests, background checks, and motor vehicle record screenings.

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.