Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Hiring for Senior Marketing Artist Job at Pittsburgh, PA Full Time

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is Western Pennsylvania’s largest newspaper and post-gazette.com is the region’s most visited news website, together reaching nearly 1 million people each week. The Post-Gazette provides unparalleled reporting and commentary on Pittsburgh’s sports teams – the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates and the University of Pittsburgh – plus award-winning local, national and international news coverage.

The Marketing Department is looking for a creative, energetic individual to work as a Sr. Marketing Artist.

This individual will be responsible for creating original designs for various marketing materials in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Sees projects through from beginning to end and ensures that all work meets the Post-Gazette’s brand standards. Also, responsible for uploading ads to Ad Track and to production, as necessary for placement in the Post-Gazette and on post-gazette.com.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following (though other duties may be assigned as applicable):

• Develop logos, graphics and designs for print, digital, signage, eblasts, programs and other collateral materials for marketing department produced events and other projects.

• Develops marketing materials, including print ads, digital ads, sales fliers, postcards, eblasts, point of purchase, posters, and other projects as needed for the advertising, circulation and news department’s marketing projects.

• Interprets vendor specifications and prepares files to those specifications, whether they are to be published digitally or in print.

• Uploads marketing house ads to the Ad Track system and works with production to ensure that they have filler ads available when needed to complete layout of the daily product and special sections.

• Uploads the marketing department’s digital ads to run on post-gazette.com.

• From time to time, updates the Post-Gazette’s brand standards and logo usage documents. Ensures that all marketing design projects adhere to that policy.

• As needed, assist in the development of products for sale through the PG Store and design products to determined specifications and requirements.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Completion of formal art training at accredited facility or equivalent experience in the field.

• 5-7 years professional experience preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop is required.

Other Requirements

• Ability to evaluate projects and generate original, effective designs.

• Ability to focus and maintain creativity in an active environment.

• Ability to set priorities and finish work on time.

• Must be able to take direction well and complete projects according to project requirements.

• Ability to juggle multiple projects in various phases of completion.

• Must be sufficiently familiar with design and printing and online publication processes to accurately complete production art requirements for all designs.

• Ability to work constructively as part of a team.

• Good interpersonal communication skills.

• Must have demonstrated ability in the areas of design, creative and concept skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
CDC guidelines are being followed.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15212: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Marketing: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location