Job opportunities in Baton Rouge, Louisiana!

[Jennifer Brown]

The Advocate, in Baton Rouge, La., is searching for  (TWO!) designers: a sports and news page designer. The Advocate is the largest daily newspaper in Louisiana, and publishes editions in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and the Lafayette area.

As we expand, our Baton Rouge universal desk has become a mini-design hub for our growing state operations. We're looking for someone who can make section fronts, especially sports, shine.

You should be a detail-oriented page designer that can work on multiple pages and editions a night, and not break a sweat as deadline looms. If you can make front pages stand out by breaking out graphical elements and using typography to illustrate a story, we want you on our team! 

You should have a bachelor’s degree in journalism or graphic design (with newspaper experience), or any related field, with a combination of education and work experience. Experience with InDesign, as well as knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator a plus. Our ideal candidate can also make headlines sing and has an excellent grasp of AP style. He or she is also versatile in news and features. We're seeking team players and someone who can manage numerous pages, stories and their time appropriately.

This position is based in Baton Rouge, the crossroads for great sports, entertainment and intriguing politics. We're just an hour away from New Orleans and Lafayette.

Email pdfs of your best clips and why you liked them, along with a resume and cover letter -- or a link to your website with the same information -- to Executive News Editor Jennifer Brown [e-mail].

[alexander moreira]

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