Digital Editor | Northern Iowan

does pre-layout for each print issue (putting correct date and issue #; new vol. # each academic year)

uploads every article onto the NI website using SNO content management system

manage/update the website design in consultation with executive editor and advisors

completely reviews each print edition before it goes to press

reviews each online story and element (including all cutlines, headline, and photos) before they are uploaded to northerniowan.com

brings new design elements to feature stories on the website

ensures there is at least one photo/graphic for every online story

creates and sends weekly newsletter

loads finished issues on to ISSUU for archiving on the NI web site

places pre-designed ad copy/graphics from clients in the newspaper on assigned dates (works with NI publisher on receiving and scheduling ads)

makes recruitment ads for paper

designs original ads for clients, if necessary

optimizes, selects, and edit photos for stories

creates some graphics for the NI

fills in for the executive editor when that person is not available

works with executive editor to create social media strategy

oversees posts of photos/images/videos to NI social media accounts

sends digital pages to the Rod Library archivist, as needed

reports and writes at least one story a week

required: experience as a journalist at the Northern Iowan or other news organizations; or experience with a marketing organization

required: excellent written and interpersonal communication skills

preferred: experience with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Canva and other design tools

preferred: experience with social media design