Newspaper Layout Editor/Designer

Sounza Group of Companies

Newspaper designer for Dainik Saunja.

Year of experience: above 10 years in any reputed Hindi newspaper in India.

Remuneration/Salary: 6,00,000 LPA.

Place of work: Across India.

Skills Required: Some key skills include:

1. Profeciency in Photoshop and other software tools alike.

2. knowledge of Hindi language.

3. to be thorough and pay attention to detail.

4. excellent written communication skills.

5. excellent verbal communication skills.

6. ability to work well with others.

7. flexible and open to change.

Skills Required in detail:

1. Graphic Design and Layout Expertise:Proficiency in design software is crucial for creating visually appealing layouts. This includes understanding principles of visual hierarchy, typography, color theory, and how to effectively arrange text, images, and graphics.

2. Page Layout and Composition:The ability to arrange stories, graphics, photos, and other visual components on a page to ensure readability, functionality, and aesthetic appeal is paramount.

3. Collaboration and Communication:Working effectively with writers, graphic designers, illustrators, and other team members is essential for producing a cohesive product. Clear communication ensures ideas are shared, relationships are built, and feedback is effectively managed.

4. Time Management and Deadline Orientation:Newspapers often operate on tight deadlines, requiring efficient time management to ensure timely completion of layouts.

5. Attention to Detail:Meticulousness in checking for correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and accurate factual details is vital for a polished publication.

6. Understanding of Editorial Guidelines and Style Sheets:Adhering to specific style sheets for fonts, colors, boxes, and pointers ensures consistency across the publication.

7. Adaptability and Trend Awareness:Staying updated on international design trends and incorporating them into designs to meet evolving reader expectations is important.

Work Area and Responsibilities:

1. Ideation and Design:Developing and brainstorming graphic layout designs for individual pages.

2. Page Management and Maintenance:Monitoring and making necessary changes to existing layouts.

3. Content Manipulation:Effectively manipulating text and images to optimize readability and functionality.

4. Collaboration:Working with various team members, including reporters, copywriters, editors, and photographers, to integrate visual elements with content.

5. Placement of Elements:Strategically placing news content, advertisements, and graphics to maximize visibility while maintaining news integrity.

6. Finalizing Layouts:Ensuring all elements are finalized and approved beforepublication.

• Experience

  10 - 15 Years

• No. of Openings

  5

• Education

  Higher Secondary, Secondary School, Any Bachelor Degree, Any Master Degree

• Role

  Newspaper Layout Editor

• Industry Type

  Media / Entertainment / Broadcasting

• Gender

  [ Male / Female ]

• Job Country

  India

• Type of Job

  Full Time

• Work Location Type

  Work from Office

• Face interview location

  Sasaram, Bihar, India