{"id":4142,"date":"2025-09-30T14:25:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T14:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/maco\/?p=4142"},"modified":"2025-10-10T14:27:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T14:27:34","slug":"page-designer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/maco\/2025\/09\/30\/page-designer\/","title":{"rendered":"Page Designer"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Advocate | The Times-Picayune, is locally owned and the largest daily newspaper in Louisiana, We publish editions in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and the Lafayette area, as well as weekly community papers across the region and several entertainment tabs. The Baton Rouge universal desk is the design and editing hub for our state operations. We are seeking someone who specializes in designing pages, particularly page fronts, as well as editing and headline writing.<\/p>

This position is based in Baton Rouge, just an hour away from New Orleans and Lafayette. Remote candidates will be considered.\u00a0<\/p>

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and able to work on multiple pages and editions a night, without breaking a sweat as deadline looms. You should be able to make front pages stand out by breaking out graphical elements and using typography to illustrate a story and make headlines sing. An excellent grasp of AP style is necessary as well as being versatile in news, features and sports. We want a team player who can manage numerous pages, stories and their time appropriately!<\/p>

Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>

Daily\u00a0newspaper experienced required<\/strong>, as well as experience with InDesign and Photoshop; knowledge of Illustrator is a plus. Graphic designers without news experience will not be considered.<\/p>

Preferred but not required:<\/strong><\/p>

  • Bachelor\u2019s degree in journalism or related field preferred.<\/li>
  • Minimum 2 years copy editing and design experience at a daily\u00a0newspaper.<\/li>
  • Considerable knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.<\/li>
  • Considerable knowledge of\u00a0newspaper\u00a0page\u00a0design and pagination.<\/li>
  • Good knowledge of media production and written communication methods.<\/li><\/ul>

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    Compensation: Base pay and benefits package (health, dental, life, disability, vision, 401k with company match, and PTO).<\/p>

    Remote work will be considered.\u00a0<\/p>

    Candidates should submit at least three examples of news page designs that have run in print.\u00a0<\/p>

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    The Advocate is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, developing, and promoting a diverse workforce while providing unique opportunities and career paths for our employees. \u00a0We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and experience levels to apply.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Advocate – The Times-Picayune | Baton Rouge Apply The Advocate | The Times-Picayune, is locally owned and the largest daily newspaper in Louisiana, We publish editions in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and the Lafayette area, as well as weekly community papers across the region and several entertainment tabs. 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