Layout editor is expected to be adept in Adobe Indesign and motivated to learn about editorial design. Layout editors are able to understand white space, editorial design hierarchy and the fundamentals of good print design. Layout editors should be able to develop designs under pressure if sudden changes are to be made on print night. An eye for design and flexible creativity is recommended for this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
-
- Attend all weekly editorial board meetings and be available to meet with the partner Layout Editor on print nights (exact time to be scheduled with the Layout Editor)
- If the Layout Editor is unable to make any of these meetings or will be out of contact for a prolonged period of time during a print cycle, they should notify the executive editors and partner Layout Editor to maintain good communication.
- Lays out 8-10-page paper weekly using Adobe InDesign
- Creates promotional material as needed by The Bottom Line
- Meet deadlines for layout assignments in a timely manner, be able to come in to help with production at least once a quarter
- Table at least three times per quarter for recruitment/marketing efforts.
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1