Per Diem Art Directors, News and Features
$72,800–$72,800 year
Remote · United States or El Segundo, California, United States
Job Summary
Art Director for Los Angeles Times design team, per diem role handling print and digital story layouts including branding, illustrations, and section covers. Collaborate with editors, reporters, and visual journalists to tell stories with impact; design and art-direct A1 and inside pages; create photo illustrations; ensure brand coherence and adherence to style guidelines; work under tight deadlines including weekends; requires a portfolio demonstrating excellence in photo editing, typography and art direction; proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator; CMS experience is a plus; remote-work options possible with some El Segundo on-site shifts.
Required Qualifications
- minimum of one year of experience at a comparable journalistic publication or website
- willing to work weekend shifts, and may be required to work evening hours
- excellent time management skills
- exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- strong editorial news judgment and ethics
- ability to work effectively in a team environment
- portfolio demonstrating excellence in photo editing, typography and art direction
- high energy and enthusiasm for journalism and visual storytelling
- ability to work on a tight deadline, especially in breaking news situations
- experience with InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
- previous experience with CMS is a plus
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