Page Designer

Description:

Work in our newsroom at the Jefferson City News Tribune in Jefferson City, Missouri. This is an in-person job (not remote). If you pay attention to detail and care about quality journalism, you can make an impact here. We’re the third-most-read newspaper in Missouri and focus on delivering accurate, engaging news to our community.

Copy Editor / Page Designer

Jefferson City News Tribune | Jefferson City, Missouri

Work in our newsroom at the Jefferson City News Tribune in Jefferson City, Missouri. This is an in-person job (not remote). If you pay attention to detail and care about quality journalism, you can make an impact here. We’re the third-most-read newspaper in Missouri and focus on delivering accurate, engaging news to our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare written materials and page layouts for publication.
• Edit copy for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, style, clarity, and accuracy.
• Rewrite or modify stories, headlines, captions, and cut lines to meet News Tribune editorial standards.
• Read page proofs, detect errors, and indicate corrections prior to publication.
• Verify facts, dates, names, and statistics using standard reference sources.
• Confer with reporters and editors to clarify information and resolve copy issues.
• Examine copy for potential libel concerns.
• Select, crop, and prepare photographs and illustrative materials as needed.
• Assist with other newsroom duties as assigned and support daily production deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, History, or a related liberal arts field preferred.
• Strong command of English, including grammar and style.
• Skilled in creative headline writing.
• Knowledge of news values and editorial judgment.
• Proficiency in InDesign or similar publishing software.
• Familiarity with Photoshop preferred.
• Knowledge of editing symbols and layout procedures.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to supervise when required and communicate workflow.
• Dependable transportation, flexible hours required.

Benefits & Requirements

We are proud to offer our full-time team members a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; paid vacation, personal days, and sick leave. We look forward to welcoming you to our newsroom family.

Please apply by sending a resume to:  hr@newstribune.com

This position is safety-sensitive. Drug screenings and background checks are required.