Job opportunity in DC area

 Published Date: May 9, 2008
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Graphic Designer 1
Department: Advertising
Manager: Advertising Manager
Division: Catholic Herald

Position Summary:

The Herald supports the evangelization efforts of the bishop and the diocese by publishing a weekly Catholic newspaper. The Graphic Designer supports the advertising department by creating advertisement which sustains the paper.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Update and create ads for weekly newspaper.
  • Work with Ad Reps to finalize client’s advertising artwork and / or troubleshoot issues with ads.
  • Export Ads in a Format for Newspaper.
  • Pre-flight ad files for potential problems.
  • Place ads on Newspaper Pages.
  • Archiving client artwork.
  • Manage the organization of electronic/paper files on/off system.
  • Back-up for the Production Manager.
  • Assist with editorial corrections.
  • Photo scanning and clean-up for web and print.
  • Assist in exporting electronic newspaper issue files to send by FTP on Tuesdays.
  • Secondary phone contact for Printer on Tuesdays with the availability to come in and troubleshoot any problems that may arise on Press.
  • Works with Production Manager on in-house marketing materials.
  • Assist with the layout of the classified pages when needed.

Physical or Other Special Requirements: N/A

Position Requirements

Skills:

  • The Graphic Designer should be self-motivated and extremely well organized.
  • Be able to think creatively with an eye for detail.
  • Must be a team player, whom possesses leadership and decision-making skills.
  • Must be deadline-oriented with the ability to work quickly(while managing multiple tasks simultaneously) in a fast-paced environment.
  • Be comfortable with trouble shooting through multiple software programs and be familiar with digital file formats.
  • Must possess solid communication skills.
  • Be able to take directions and constructive criticism gracefully.

Education: Degree in Graphic Design or Graphic Arts, or equivalent work experience required.

Years and Types of Experience:
Must have extensive experience using Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat. Helpful to have an understanding of PDF-to-print workflow (Acrobat’s Flight-check Functions). Three years minimum print design and production experience, or have a comparable portfolio. Web experience a plus.

Ann M. Augherton
Managing Editor
Arlington Catholic HERALD
200 N. Glebe Rd., Suite 600
Arlington, Va. 22203
703/841-2590
aaugherton@catholicherald.com