Layout Editor

Job Title: Layout Editor
Department: Communications
Position Type: Part-time
Campus: North

Position Overview
Humberlife is a bi-weekly publication produced by the HSF that is distributed to all three Humber campuses during the school year. HSF is looking for an experienced student to join the Humberlife team as Layout Editor. The Layout Editor is responsible for the visual design of the paper and will work under direction of the Communications Director/Coordinator and Editor-in-Chief.

Responsibilities

• Create a design and template for each issue
• Edit photographs
• Work with the Editor-in-Chief to select appropriate and appealing pictures for stories
• Ensure a balance between photo and editorial content
• Make final changes to editorial content after layout is complete
• Relay issues with layout or editorial content to the Editor-in-Chief
• Upload all story content and photos to Humberlife.com

Minimum Requirements

• Design experience an asset
• Familiar with current print and web design programs (Quark 6, illustrator, Photoshop and WordPress)
• Strong production and organizational skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Available to work extended hours on bi-weekly production nights

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Problem solving skills
• Communication skills
• Creativity

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