Graphic layout artist

Date Posted	July 11, 2026
Industry	Newspapers
Specialty	Not Specified
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	Not Specified

Description:

The New Hampshire Union Leader is looking for someone to join our production team to design and produce visually compelling pages for our print edition while also creating digital-first graphics for our website, apps, and social channels. This is a great fit for someone who loves the discipline of a hard print deadline as much as the flexibility of designing for screens.

You'll work closely with editors, reporters, and photo staff to turn stories into clear, engaging layouts — from front-page design to breaking-news graphics that need to go live in minutes.

What you'll do

• Design and layout newspaper pages to meet daily deadlines
• Create digital graphics, infographics, and visual assets optimized for web, mobile, and social media
• Resize and adapt print layouts for digital platforms (and vice versa) while preserving visual integrity
• Build charts, maps, and data visualizations to support reporting
• Collaborate with editors and reporters to translate story concepts into visual storytelling
• Maintain brand consistency and style guide standards across all platforms
• Manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Stay current on digital design trends, social media formats, and evolving publishing platforms

What you'll need:

• Portfolio demonstrating page layout and/or digital design work (print, publishing, or editorial design preferred)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator required)
• Familiarity with digital publishing tools and/or CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Arc Publishing, or similar)
• Understanding of typography, grid systems, and visual hierarchy
• Ability to work efficiently under deadline pressure without sacrificing quality
• Strong communication skills and comfort collaborating with editorial staff
• A good eye for both traditional print design and digital/social-first visual formats

It would be nice if you had:

• Basic video editing or motion graphics skills for social content
• Photography or photo editing experience
• Prior newsroom or publishing experience

This role generally follows the newsroom's production schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, or holidays around press deadlines and breaking news.  We are a collaborative newsroom - this is not a remote position.

How to apply

Please send a resume, cover letter, and portfolio (or link to online work samples) to Editor in Chief Melanie Hitchcock (mhitchcock@unionleader.com). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting Monday, Aug. 3.