Art Assistant, New York Magazine

Job Description: The Art Assistant serves as a general assistant to the print art department, including acting as a junior designer with appropriate design responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities::

• Responsible for a variety of administrative tasks, including filing invoices, maintaining budget flash sheets, organizing and gathering materials for annual design competitions, scheduling meetings & appointments, and running occasional errands.

• Design section layouts under the direction of senior design team.

• Research visual ideas and build mood boards for editorial projects.

• Maintain each issue’s mini layout wall.

• Other responsibilities as assigned by manager or supervisor.

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual art, or communication design 

• 0-2 years of experience (internships encouraged), preferably editorial or a studio setting

• Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) required

• Strong organizational skills required

• Must be able to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment

• A keen eye for detail and love of graphic design, typography, and art. 

Type of Job: Design (Print)

City: New York

Region: New York

Duration: Full-time

Company: New York Media LLC

About Our Company: From its founding in 1968, New York Magazine has been an indispensable part of New York City and its worldview. Today, New York Media, both in print and in multiple verticals on many platforms, delivers unparalleled reporting, storytelling, analysis, and insight to tens of millions of readers worldwide.

How to Apply: Qualified candidates apply through our careers website, and be sure to mention the SPD job post. Emailed applications will not be considered. We will contact you if there is interest, no need to follow up. https://jobs.lever.co/nymedia/e9459b87-667b-407b-a85d-7dd839e8b7b4/apply

Digital Content Producer, Ad Age

Job Description: Ad Age, the daily must-read for an influential audience of decision makers and disruptors across the marketing and media landscape, is seeking a Digital Content Producer to help maintain and manage our web, mobile and social platforms. We’re looking for someone who has an appreciation for the future of media, has a background specifically in digital photo and video production, interactive design for journalism and some understanding of creating great user experiences. An interest in helping a leading news organization thrive in a digital age and knowledge of the tools and technologies that will grow Ad Age's online presence is essential. This opportunity works collaboratively with our reporters, designers, editors, and developers, and will touch many parts of what we do online.

Job Responsibilities::

• Support both the Ad Age and Ad Age Creativity editorial teams in photo, video and page production: Editing, resizing, posting, and archiving in content management systems as well as external platforms such as social media and asset management systems.
• Work closely with reporters and editors to visualize data, create and package charts/graphics, design searchable/sortable datasets and build other interactive elements such as multilayered (parallax) pages and slideshows for desktop, mobile and social web experiences.
• Use HTML, CSS and Javascript to design and build novel presentations and interactive news applications for non-traditional stories and story elements, working closely with content team to conceive and develop new ways to tell stories (both for daily content and print-to-web).
• Work closely with the design and web development teams to build out new front end and back end products for users (audience) and editors.
• Continually improve our online user experience by troubleshooting front end user experience incongruities with the help of the web development team.
• Support Ad Age Creativity with ongoing partner and customer interactions and support.
• Aggressively keep pace with trends in online storytelling and digital media. 

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in art, new media or related field
• Strong background in Adobe Creative Cloud applications (most especially Photoshop, Premiere Pro and AfterEffects), Quicktime Pro and a keen visual sense to put them to use
• Fluency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and proficiency with visualization libraries such as D3 and highcharts
• Data visualization experience, and a proven ability to conceive and create charts, graphs and other interactive presentations from data
• Strong prioritization and communication skills
• Proficiency with content management systems and third-party systems and platforms (ex: Basecamp, Brightcove, Jira)
• Strong design and user experience skills
• Ability to work quickly and accurately
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Use and appreciation of social media, content syndication and other new forms of distribution

Preferences:

• Masters degree a plus
• Fluency in Sketch
• Experience in a weekly or bi-weekly newsroom with breaking news stories strongly preferred
• Prior experience editing and encoding video a plus

Type of Job: Digital, Design

City: New York, NY

Region: USA

Duration: Full-time

Company: Crain Communications Inc

About Our Company: 

Brand Overview: Ad Age is a daily must-read for an influential audience of decision makers and disruptors across the marketing and media landscape. Created in 1930 to cover a burgeoning industry with objectivity, accuracy, and fairness, Ad Age continues to be powered by award-winning journalism. Today, Ad Age is a global media brand focusing on curated creativity, data and analysis, people and culture, and innovation and forecasting. From vital print editions to must-attend events and innovative platform offerings, its industry-leading offerings include the coveted A-List & Creativity Awards, the Ad Age Next Conference, and proprietary data such as the Leading National Advertisers Report from the Ad Age Datacenter.

http://adage.com/   |   https://twitter.com/adage

Company Overview: Crain Communications has been at the forefront of the publishing industry for more than a century. Combining information with innovation, Crain delivers the story you can’t get anywhere else. As a privately held company, we maintain a personal responsibility for elevating our work to be the best it can be. Every editor, reporter and correspondent at Crain shares the responsibility of ensuring the editorial independence and importance of our work. With an Audience First focus and uncompromising integrity, we strive to make a real impact for the individuals and industries we serve. While other media companies report the news, Crain gives it meaning. We add context to content, infuse information with insights, and initiate connections as well as conversations.

Crain Communications offers a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, profit sharing, and a friendly work environment. This is a great time to join our organization -- a profitable, well established publishing leader.

@CrainComm | #CrainCareers | #MyCrainView | #CrainCares

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

How to Apply: No emails or phone calls please. Apply online at Crain.com at https://recruiting.ultipro.com/CRA1001CRAIN/JobBoard/6eb6fbe3-2385-44c7-acd5-536544de98c6/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=d8063964-b7e0-4a90-9283-e03446edce0b&__jbsrc=%2010F1D22D-DBBB-414E-9E56-9AC6D0F4EBAD

Senior Digital Designer, Texas Monthly

Job Description: Texas Monthly is looking for an experienced designer who can art direct and create graphics, illustrations, animations, and visual solutions for editorial stories. This designer is multidisciplinary and able to design across a range of platforms. They will report to the design director.

Job Requirements: Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create original art for website
• Develop, design, and build web-only features using CMS tools and occasional HTML/CSS features
• Assist in photo assigning and research, primarily for web projects
• Assign original illustration, as needed
• Translate print content to website
• Contribute to the development and strong visual identity of TM online properties, channels, and products
• Offer feedback and direction on editorial videos
• Stay ahead of the curve on design and web trends and educate others on best practices

Successful candidates possess the following skills/abilities:

• Keen eye for photography and illustration
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to multi-task as well as work under pressure and maintain a calm attitude
• In-depth knowledge of Adobe CS, WordPress, HTML/CSS, and Sketch
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects a plus

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BFA in visual arts, journalism, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant work experience

Type of Job: Digital Design

City: Austin

Region: Texas

Duration: Full-time

Company: Texas Monthly

About Our Company: Since 1973, Texas Monthly has chronicled life in contemporary Texas, reporting on vital issues such as politics, criminal justice, the environment, industry, and education. Often referred to as “the National Magazine of Texas,” Texas Monthly is known for smart, literary journalism and in-depth investigative reporting that illuminates issues of public policy and drives the discussion of what’s important in the Lone Star State. Additionally, Texas Monthly continues to be the indispensable authority on the Texas scene, covering music, the arts, travel, restaurants, museums, and cultural events with its insightful recommendations.

Benefits: Texas Monthly offers a strong benefits package, including competitive health, dental, and life insurance.

Contact Name: Laura Pulido

Contact Email: resumes@texasmonthly.com

How to Apply: If you are a qualified candidate and interested in this position we encourage you to apply. Please email a cover letter, resume, and portfolio to resumes@texasmonthly.com with the job title in the subject line.

Associate Art Director, Atlanta Magazine Custom Media

Job Description: Atlanta magazine is currently seeking a skilled, hard-working, self-motivated individual to handle multiple graphic design projects in the magazine’s custom media division. Atlanta Magazine Custom Media (AMCM) publishes a portfolio of titles that includes Southbound, our biannual regional travel magazine; the official Georgia Travel Guide; Peachtree Papers, the quarterly magazine of the Junior League of Atlanta; as well as a number of other arts and culture programs and several travel publications, including visitors guides, attractions brochures, and maps. 

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working with the sales department and editors to create concepts and design special advertising sections for Atlanta magazine
• Creating print and digital ads for Atlanta magazine, the company website, and custom products
• Producing sales and marketing collateral
• Serving as project manager and working with clients, editors, and design director to design layouts for custom publications
• Designing features and departments for Southbound magazine
• Researching and hiring photographers and illustrators for projects
• Art directing photo shoots
• Preparing files for print and reviewing proofs
• Working under the direction of the editorial director and design director

Job Requirements: Successful candidates will possess the following skills/abilities:

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; proven ability to juggle multiple priorities, plan ahead, and hit deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative nature, as the associate art director will be a part of a larger creative team, including the editorial director, design director, staff editors, contract editors, photographers, and illustrators
• Experience with pre-press, color correction, and production

Education/Experience: BA/BFA in graphic design or visual arts and 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience; publishing background is a plus

Type of Job: Design

City: Atlanta

Region: Southeastern United States

Duration: Full-time

Company: Atlanta magazine, LLC (Hour Media)

About Our Company: Atlanta magazine is owned and operated by Hour Media, a Michigan-based multi-media company which publishes and produces 132 magazines and custom titles, 37 consumer websites, and 65 shows and events throughout the United States. The company is recognized as an influential publisher of city, regional and custom publications, including the marquee titles, Hour Detroit, Minnesota Monthly, Sacramento magazine, Orange Coast, Los Angeles magazine, Atlanta magazine, Cincinnati magazine, Palm Beach Illustrated, and Naples Illustrated. The company has offices in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and Ohio, with over 300 employees across the country.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid holidays and vacation

Contact Email: AMCMHR@atlantamagazine.com

How to Apply: Please email a cover letter, a resume, and a link to an online portfolio to AMCMHR@atlantamagazine.com. No phone calls or walk-ins accepted.

Design Intern, Reader's Digest

Job Description: This internship is perfect for a recent grad or soon-to be grad. Here at Reader's Digest, we are committed to a helping young talent reach their potential while gaining valuable real-world publishing experience. 

TMB, our parent company, is an “Employer of Choice” for early-career talent by providing a robust, engaging, and valuable working experience to high-potential graphic designers, video or photo editors, writers, and editors. This position is located in our White Plains office and is a paid position.

Job Requirements: Reader’s Digest is looking for a graphic designer who is ready and eager for a hands-on full-time, 35 hours/week for 12 weeks (or more) apprenticeship in publishing. Working with the print team, this intern will assist the creative director, art director and production manager in a range of duties crucial to the publication of Reader’s Digest magazine and books. Responsibilities will include designing front and back of book departments, contributing art ideas for magazine articles, photo research, and various production duties such as setting up issues and maintaining the art wall. He or she will also support the editorial staff with administrative tasks related to the functioning of a fast-paced media company. There is also a chance to work on features and enhance your portfolio!

Requirements:

• Student position in magazine or newspaper publishing or previous internship at either a print or digital publication
• Coursework in graphic design, digital media, or ongoing work on a student publication (digital or print) or personal work
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Type of Job: Design

City: White Plains

Region: New York

Duration: Full-time

Company: Reader's Digest

About Our Company: Trusted Media Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. We do not discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Benefits: Paid

How to Apply: Apply through this link. You cover letter should include a reference to the SPD job board. https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=52eb89fe-0332-4560-892f-ce67566c81ab&jobId=226281&lang=en_US&source=CC2&ccId=19000101_000001

Art Director, Foreign Affairs

Job Description: The Art Director of Foreign Affairs magazine is responsible for overseeing all aspects of design and layout in Foreign Affairs and ForeignAffairs.com. Founded in 1922, Foreign Affairs is the preeminent publication on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy. It is published by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), which is a leading independent, nonprofit membership organization and nonpartisan center dedicated to producing and disseminating foreign policy ideas.

*Candidates should submit a link to their portfolio in their application materials.

Job Requirements: 

The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):

• Working with the editors to conceptualize the magazine’s covers, commissioning illustrators or designers to execute them, and overseeing the process from sketches to final art
• Overseeing the layout and design of the print magazine 
• Consulting on the design and layout of ForeignAffairs.com and other digital/multimedia content
• Selecting and editing photos
• Producing and/or sourcing infographics and maps 
• Managing the relationship with our printer on issues involving layout, color correction, and so on
• Serving as the point person for a potential print redesign

Qualifications

• Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, with mastery of InDesign and Photoshop
• Technical understanding of both print and digital design
• At least four years experience in art direction and design, primarily in magazine publishing
• Bachelor’s degree in design or related field (at minimum)
• An impressive portfolio showcasing deep art direction experience
• Ability to translate abstract concepts into graphic visualizations
• Connections to/relationships with a large pool of freelance illustrators and designers
• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail
• A collaborative (and inspiring) manner
• Clear communication and presentation skills

Type of Job: Art Director

City: New York City

Region: New York

Duration: Full-time

Company: Foreign Affairs

About Our Company: Since its founding in 1922, Foreign Affairs has been the leading forum for serious discussion of American foreign policy and global affairs. It is now a multiplatform media organization with a print magazine, a website, a mobile site, various apps and social media feeds, an event business, and more. Foreign Affairs is published by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), a non-profit and nonpartisan membership organization dedicated to improving the understanding of U.S. foreign policy and international affairs through the free exchange of ideas.

About CFR:
Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office in Washington, DC, and programs nationwide. It is dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. CFR's 5,000+ members are leaders in international affairs and foreign policy. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent magazine on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org.

The Council on Foreign Relations offers a benefits package that is among the best offered by nonprofit institutions today, including an award-winning health and wellness program, an on-site fitness center, and generous leave policies and health insurance programs.

The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.

How to Apply: Please click the following link in order to begin an online application: https://careers-foreignaffairs-cfr.icims.com/jobs/1346/art-director%2c-foreign-affairs/job?mobile=false&width=1200&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240