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

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 clerk on receiving and scheduling ads)

puts ads in classified page, sometimes talking to advertisers

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

using pre-written (by writers) social media headlines, posts photos/images to NI social media accounts (or directs social media manager to do so)

keeps employee work records to assist payroll clerk

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

works with executive editor to create social media strategy

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