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Description

Position Summary

Brado is looking for a Creative Director that has a background in writing. The Creative Director is at the heart of inspiring, driving, and bringing exceptional creative ideas to life with the wider team. This position is responsible for the elevating our creative standards, actively mentoring creative team members, representing Brado in client and new business meetings, and contributing to the advancement of Brado’s vision.

Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Participates in scoping and planning work
  • Leads or manages efforts to translate insight and positioning into original, inspiring, compelling creative — from concept through activation — across audiences, channels, mediums.
  • Attracts and develops talent, motivates, and encourages team.
  • Establishes practices and processes that align with both client and internal needs.
  • Guides strategic, conceptual, and systematic thinking, including setting creative direction, ensuring creative deliverables answer the brief, reviewing work, troubleshooting, and providing specific and actionable feedback to creative teams.
  • Makes presentations internally and with senior-level clients, giving clients full confidence in our work and helping them understand the value of our work.
  • Models a standard of excellence and elevates the quality of our work.
  • Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, under various deadlines.
  • Works as a team player, fostering collaboration across functional teams to inspire ideas, as well as to build on the ideas of others, living into Brado’s culture.
  • Exhibits Brado’s Manager behaviors in reference to our three Manager competencies: Accessible, Developing Others, Empowerment for all Direct Reports.
  • Manages and supports compliance with all company or job specific trainings for all employees and vendors working on your team.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in a writing-related position, including 3+ years in previous leadership roles
  • BFA or equivalent.
  • Proficient with industry tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and Microsoft Suite.
  • Portfolio/web site of work provided with application.
  • Demonstrates these role-specific skills:
    • Ability to lead assignments and teams
    • Design acumen, Collaboration, Dependability
    • Emotional Intelligence
    • Flexibility/Adaptability
    • Growth mindset
    • Leadership
    • Problem-Solving
    • Time-management
  • Aligns with Brado values: People, Commitment, Aspiration, Trustworthiness & Impact.
  • Demonstrates these Brado skills: Agile, Bold, Innovative, Curious, Empathetic, Teamwork, Self-starter, Verbal & Written Communication, Creative Thinking
  • Adhere with all Brado and client required training and guidelines for market research and healthcare industry regulations and laws. Specifically (but not limited to) Pharmacovigilance (PV) and Healthcare Providers (HCPs) processes and reporting, Ethics, Confidentiality, Data Privacy / Security and Harassment.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Work From Home

Brado

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Description

Position Summary

Brado is looking for a Creative Director that has a background in design. The Creative Director is at the heart of inspiring, driving, and bringing exceptional creative ideas to life with the wider team. This position is responsible for the elevating our creative standards, actively mentoring creative team members, representing Brado in client and new business meetings, and contributing to the advancement of Brado’s vision.

Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Participates in scoping and planning work
  • Leads or manages efforts to translate insight and positioning into original, inspiring, compelling creative — from concept through activation — across audiences, channels, mediums.
  • Attracts and develops talent, motivates, and encourages team.
  • Establishes practices and processes that align with both client and internal needs.
  • Guides strategic, conceptual, and systematic thinking, including setting creative direction, ensuring creative deliverables answer the brief, reviewing work, troubleshooting, and providing specific and actionable feedback to creative teams.
  • Makes presentations internally and with senior-level clients, giving clients full confidence in our work and helping them understand the value of our work.
  • Models a standard of excellence and elevates the quality of our work.
  • Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, under various deadlines.
  • Works as a team player, fostering collaboration across functional teams to inspire ideas, as well as to build on the ideas of others, living into Brado’s culture.
  • Exhibits Brado’s Manager behaviors in reference to our three Manager competencies: Accessible, Developing Others, Empowerment for all Direct Reports.
  • Manages and supports compliance with all company or job specific trainings for all employees and vendors working on your team.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in a design-related position, including 3+ years in previous leadership roles
  • BFA or equivalent.
  • Proficient with industry tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and Microsoft Suite.
  • Portfolio/web site of work provided with application.
  • Demonstrates these role-specific skills:
    • Ability to lead assignments and teams
    • Design acumen, Collaboration, Dependability
    • Emotional Intelligence
    • Flexibility/Adaptability
    • Growth mindset
    • Leadership
    • Problem-Solving
    • Time-management
  • Aligns with Brado values: People, Commitment, Aspiration, Trustworthiness & Impact.
  • Demonstrates these Brado skills: Agile, Bold, Innovative, Curious, Empathetic, Teamwork, Self-starter, Verbal & Written Communication, Creative Thinking
  • Adhere with all Brado and client required training and guidelines for market research and healthcare industry regulations and laws. Specifically (but not limited to) Pharmacovigilance (PV) and Healthcare Providers (HCPs) processes and reporting, Ethics, Confidentiality, Data Privacy / Security and Harassment.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Work From Home

Brado

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An Associate Art Director is often an entry-level position within the creative team. In this role, the Associate Art Director will be expected to display fundamental graphic design skills and talent while learning from an experienced Art Director. They may have previous experience at other non-agency, or non-healthcare positions in their core disciplines. They are expected to communicate with internal creative and account teams in a detailed, professional, and timely manner. They will need to follow creative direction and implement art changes capably, accurately, and efficiently. Additionally, the Associate Art Director embodies the Calcium core values of commitment, integrity, and respect, both in their work and in their relationships with their co-workers and external clients.

Key Job Responsibilities (Duties may include, but are not limited to all or some of the following)

  • Shows understanding of creative and agency processes
  • Collaborates with editorial and project management to meet project deadlines
  • Designs effective layouts based on existing brand guidelines or creative direction
  • Applies changes to initial layouts as directed by brand team
  • Develops fundamental knowledge of assigned brand(s) and basic knowledge of science
  • Learns documentation and information maintenance
  • Keeps source files, art assets, layouts, and mechanicals organized and accessible to other team members on the Calcium server

Requirements

  • Relevant education or demonstration of skill sets (portfolio)
  • Ideally previous job experience in related fields
  • Communication skills, including ability to work with a partner/team
  • Work ethic and desire to join the team and learn on the job
  • Ability to work within and continue to develop skills in the

appropriate software programs:

  • Adobe Suite
  • Keynote/Powerpoint
  • Goes above and beyond the job description and has the willingness to be flexible for the team, agency, and ultimately the work

Calcium

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Summary/Objective

The Content Creator and Social Media Coordinator position creates social media specific content, develops and implements social media strategy, and analyzes data to optimize our social media efforts, all with the goal of increasing our 3Step Lacrosse event brand’s reach and KPIs. The Content Creator and Social Media Coordinator will collaborate with various members of the marketing team, sales team, as well as brand heads. The ideal candidate is well-organized, creative, and has a background in sports videography and/or photography.

Essential Functions

● Execute social media strategy initiatives on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok

● Maintain social media content calendar for all 3Step Lacrosse event brands

● Create brand and platform-specific content including but not limited to short-form video, photography, promotions, link sharing, text-only, and more.

● Help establish brand identity and consistency through photo, video, and graphics across platforms.

● Research social media trends, best practices, insights, and develop strategies utilizing that information.

● Create monthly social media reports to be shared with the Director of Marketing and brand heads.

● On-site social support at various 3Step lacrosse events; tasks can include but are not limited to social media coverage, photography, videography, and more.

● Work hand-in-hand with hired freelancers to support social media efforts at 3Step Lacrosse Events.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office setting as well as at outdoor sporting events. You must be able to stand, kneel, or bend for an extended period of time. Lift up to 25 pounds. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and camera equipment.

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work

This a full-time, exempt position the hours of work are Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm. Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Required Education and Experience

● College degree from an accredited 4-year University or College.

● Minimum 1-3 years of marketing experience.

● Experience managing or working with a brand’s social media account.

● Ability to independently create content.

● Fluent in all major social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and more.

● Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Lightroom, Photoshop) or other video editing software.

● Incredible attention to detail.

● Excellent time management and the ability to handle multiple different projects at once.

Preferred Experience

Sports photography and/or videography

● Graphic design

● Strong design eye; ability to identify graphic design trends within the industry

● Lacrosse background

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

3STEP Sports

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“American Rust” Casting Call for Punk Rock Types

PAID BACKGROUND NEEDED FOR PUNK CLUB SCENE ON “AMERICAN RUST” STARRING JEFF DANIELS AND MAURA TIERNEY!

Being an Extra means that you are in the scene and part of the action with all the leads!

It’s a super fun way to meet new people and see how things work on set.

~Look for Real Punk Enthusiasts

Ages 18+ to work Thursday, January 26th and Friday, January 27th.

Could be one or both days! Expect 12hr days.
~Pays approx $175 for 12 hours per day. Overtime after 12.
~$60 stipend for Covid testing when not working
~Atmospheric smoke will be used in this sceneTattoos and Piercings welcome!!

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT FOR THIS  IF YOU’VE ALREADY BEEN SEEN DIRECTLY ON CAMERA, ARE CORE OR ARE BOOKED FOR AN UPCOMING SCENE

VACCINE MANDATE

Consistent with the COVID-19 Return to Work Agreement (“the RTW Agreement”), this production has a mandatory vaccine policy for individuals working in Zone A, which includes actors and background actors. Producer will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by law for individuals whose disability and/or sincerely held religious beliefs preclude vaccination.

Fully Vaccinated under the RTW agreement requires compliance with the CDC definition of being “Up To Date” on Covid 19 vaccines (“Up To Date”). As of November 2nd, 2022, “Up To Date” includes the most recent booster dose (meaning the bivalent booster for persons 5 and over when eligible). Please refer to CDC website for eligibility and for recommendations for additional primary doses for moderately or severely immunocompromised persons:https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html?s_cid=11747:cdc%20fully%20vaccinated%20definition:sem.ga:p:RG:GM:gen:PTN:FY22

Please fill out all information below as completely and accurately as possible.We are committed to inclusive, diverse casting. Please submit without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, disability, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity or any other basis protected by law unless otherwise specifically indicated.

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“American Rust” Casting Call for Punk Rock Types

PAID BACKGROUND NEEDED FOR PUNK CLUB SCENE ON “AMERICAN RUST” STARRING JEFF DANIELS AND MAURA TIERNEY!

Being an Extra means that you are in the scene and part of the action with all the leads!

It’s a super fun way to meet new people and see how things work on set.

~Look for Real Punk Enthusiasts

Ages 18+ to work Thursday, January 26th and Friday, January 27th.

Could be one or both days! Expect 12hr days.
~Pays approx $175 for 12 hours per day. Overtime after 12.
~$60 stipend for Covid testing when not working
~Atmospheric smoke will be used in this sceneTattoos and Piercings welcome!!

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT FOR THIS  IF YOU’VE ALREADY BEEN SEEN DIRECTLY ON CAMERA, ARE CORE OR ARE BOOKED FOR AN UPCOMING SCENE

VACCINE MANDATE

Consistent with the COVID-19 Return to Work Agreement (“the RTW Agreement”), this production has a mandatory vaccine policy for individuals working in Zone A, which includes actors and background actors. Producer will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by law for individuals whose disability and/or sincerely held religious beliefs preclude vaccination.

Fully Vaccinated under the RTW agreement requires compliance with the CDC definition of being “Up To Date” on Covid 19 vaccines (“Up To Date”). As of November 2nd, 2022, “Up To Date” includes the most recent booster dose (meaning the bivalent booster for persons 5 and over when eligible). Please refer to CDC website for eligibility and for recommendations for additional primary doses for moderately or severely immunocompromised persons:https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html?s_cid=11747:cdc%20fully%20vaccinated%20definition:sem.ga:p:RG:GM:gen:PTN:FY22

Please fill out all information below as completely and accurately as possible.We are committed to inclusive, diverse casting. Please submit without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, disability, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity or any other basis protected by law unless otherwise specifically indicated.

Organizational Overview

The Philadelphia Eagles is known as one of the more innovative organizations in professional sports and is considered one of the most storied sports franchises in history. As an organization, the Philadelphia Eagles is both an exciting and demanding place to work fueled by passion, dedication, and a commitment on and off the field. We take our responsibility to the community seriously; the Eagles aim to make an impact in the Greater Philadelphia area and beyond. The Eagles has developed programs that provide support to the community including Eagles Autism Foundation and Eagles Cares. In addition, we are an environmental leader with our Go Green Program.

The executive office is located at the NovaCare Complex. This spectacular 108,000 square foot facility offers the very best in terms of space, amenities and care for the players, coaches, and staff.

Lincoln Financial Field is one of the premier sports and entertainment facilities in the United States. In addition to being the home of the Philadelphia Eagles, the stadium hosts numerous other events, providing an unmatched spectator experience for over 69,000 fans. Lincoln Financial Field is maintained and managed by professionals working together to provide the highest quality sports and entertainment experience in a safe, clean, and friendly environment.

Position Summary

The Mascot Assistant/Alternate Performer, a highly motivated, energetic, talented individual, will have the unique opportunity to learn the craft of SWOOP and perform as SWOOP for approximately 50 events annually, including gamedays. Mascot Assistant/Alternate will be responsible for maintaining the positive image of the mascot character.

In addition, the Mascot Assistant/Alternate will be responsible for assisting SWOOP, the Eagles official mascot, at selected scheduled events throughout the year. Events include fan engagement, community, media, and corporate partner events.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Mascot Coordinator and Marketing Department as needed.

Position Responsibilities

  • As part of the fan experience, perform and entertain audiences as SWOOP at approximately 50 events annually and on gamedays.
  • Assist SWOOP, the Eagles official mascot at selected appearances and gamedays in the role of a handler. This includes communicating cues, keeping mascot on schedule, informing clients of onsite needs, relaying photo opportunity guidelines to attendees, and similar tasks related to ensuring appearances are well executed.
  • Communicate regularly with Mascot Coordinator and marketing team to obtain necessary details to execute Mascot schedule of appearances.
  • Represent the Eagles organization as an ambassador, maintaining positive image for the mascot character
  • Perform physical activities while in costume: kneeling, squatting, jumping, running, bending down, reach overhead, playing catch, etc.

Desired Competencies

Personal Accountability – Gains input from others and moves decisions forward in the organization; accountable for actions.

Integrity & Values – Can be trusted to act in a manner that is truthful and values direct, honest communication at all levels of the organization.

Interpersonal Confidence – Strong interpersonal skills; can effectively communicate and relate to all levels within and outside the organization; creates and builds positive and productive relationships.

Adaptability – Responds quickly and effectively to changing trends and circumstances; embraces change and welcomes fresh perspectives; learns from past mistakes and adjusts accordingly.

Teamwork – Collaborating and cooperating with and across departments. Values the input and know-how of all team members.

Qualifications

· Previous mascot experience at the collegiate or minor league level preferred or equivalent acting experience/performer training.

· Ability to work non-traditional event schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

· Ability to successfully perform the physical requirements involved in performing mascot duties including working in various weather conditions (extreme heat or cold).

· Passion for community outreach and helping others

· Ability to interact with audiences spontaneously. Enthusiastic, friendly, positive attitude.

· Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of special events a plus.

· Reliable and punctual with organizational skills

· Basic costume maintenance skills

· Basic administrative skills

· Valid driver’s license required. Position may require the need to drive a large sized vehicle.

· This position is subject to additional background checks, a motor vehicle report, and currently is subject to a COVID-19 vaccination, subject to applicable law.

For your consideration:

Our organization makes an impact.

On-site subsidized cafeteria

Free secured parking

Easy access to public transportation

Equal Employment Opportunity: Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Philadelphia Eagles

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As our nationwide growth accelerates, our Marketing team located at our Corporate HQ in Mechanicsburg, PA plays a key role in driving forward our mission of Bringing Happiness to Every Home® by utilizing cutting-edge marketing platforms and applications to achieve unparalleled success in connecting with our customers and optimizing our business.

As the Creative Director at West Shore Home®, you will contribute to this mission by deploying world-class advertising efforts that will impact millions of consumers every week. You will report directly to the Chief Marketing Officer, oversee the entire Creative team, and work closely with our Digital Marketing and Media departments.

What You’ll Contribute

In this role, you can expect to:

  • Combine our branding initiatives with our direct response marketing tactics to ensure the creative strategy produces the best results possible for the company
  • Drive consumer interactions through compelling w ritten copy, graphic design, and video production in accordance with our brand strategy
  • Ensure overall strategic vision for the creative initiatives are being worked towards while managing the intake of new requests and prioritizing accordingly
  • Develop your Creative team to have a strong culture rooted in innovation that is in line with the company’s core values

What It Takes To Succeed

At West Shore Home, we are Default Aggressive towards our goals and take Extreme Ownership of our results. We’ll provide you with the training and tools to set you up for success, and we hope that you’ll bring:

  • An uncompromising attention to detail and pursuit of improvement
  • Proven skillset and expertise with design and video production work
  • High level of written communication competency
  • Experience leading projects for creative change or innovation
  • Prior experience working in a B2C Marketing function preferred
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Art, Design, Marketing, or a related field required

We Invest in YOU

We believe that when employees know they are valued and safe, they’ll bring their best efforts every day. That is why we go above and beyond to ensure that our teammates know just how much they mean to us.

We’ve got you covered with:

  • Multiple health insurance options (medical, dental, vision, accident, life, critical illness, and short- and long-term disability)
  • 401K retirement plan with company match
  • Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
  • Continued training & leadership development opportunities
  • Unlimited professional and personal growth potential

More to Know

  • Schedule: Exempt role with standard hours Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
  • Location: Mechanicsburg, PA (On-Site)
  • Seniority Level: Director

Why Work at West Shore Home?

We are on a mission to do something that has never been done before – to build the first nationwide home remodeling brand. That requires a high level of imagination, commitment, and determination from people who take extreme ownership of their circumstances. We don’t make excuses. We solve problems and get things done. If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to join us on our mission.

We operate at our best when every employee works to achieve their individual potential. To facilitate this, West Shore Home actively invests in our people by providing the structure and support to challenge you as you grow professionally and offering tools to achieve personal satisfaction. If you are looking to unlock your potential and find out what you are truly capable of , there is no better place to do so.

Our Growth Story

What started as a local window & door replacement company in a small Pennsylvania suburb has grown into a technology-enabled home improvement powerhouse with over 2,000 employees across 13+ states. With continued national expansion plans, we have committed ourselves to staying true to our roots with a customer-first mindset and an employee-centric culture. While we come from different backgrounds and experiences, we are aligned by our values and are driven by a common goal – becoming America’s Most Admired Home Remodeling Brand®.

It is the policy of West Shore Home to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. All employees are subject to a pre-employment screening process including a background check and drug screen. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to your recruiter.

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West Shore Home

POSITION SUMMARY:

We’re a full-service, in-house creative team that is fresh, fast-paced, and innovative, working within the nation’s largest home remodeler to effectively market and communicate the brand story. We are seeking an Art Director to join our team.

The Art Director will lead the design team responsible for the graphic, environmental, event and presentation design for Power. This person has experience leading a creative team, as well as being a graphic designer. They understand what it means to create and maintain a brand voice and brand standards in all deliverables, and has experience mentoring less experienced creatives to bring out their best work. This person will support internal and external communications across a wide-range of business verticals including events, technology, product animation, and social media.

Recognized by Glassdoor, FORTUNE, Inc., and Entrepreneur magazine as one of the top workplaces in the country, Power frequently ranks ahead of companies like Google and Facebook. Power is growing quickly—opening 10 new offices in the next five years and eclipsing $1B in annual revenue.

We’re looking for a seasoned art director with 10-15 years of demonstrated relevant experience who is passionate about expanding their skills and creative freedom in a new role. This person is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and takes direction well. This role works closely with the entire Brand team, and reports to the Vice President of Creative Services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Oversee the design department by hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, and mentoring staff, while maintaining your own design workload.
  • Establish art department standards for production, productivity, quality, and client service.
  • Collaborate with in-house photography team to establish brand photography standards.
  • Collaborate with copywriters, editors, videographers and motion graphics on video productions.
  • Ensure team adheres to current processes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, and proposing and creating processes and tools to support design operations.
  • Develop presentation approaches, styles, and techniques for the team to implement.
  • Analyze market trends, consumer needs, and the competitive landscape, and track campaign performance.
  • Develop creative briefs based on ideas established in brainstorming sessions with direction, schedules, and expected deliverables for the creative team.
  • Delegate projects to in-house designers and oversee storyboards.
  • Obtain team approval by presenting final layouts, storyboards, and illustrations, encouraging members to provide feedback, and responding to internal commentary and requests.
  • Present or oversee presentation of final concepts and coordinate production and dissemination for cross-organizational use.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

  • Proficiency with design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite
  • Exceptional capability with typography, layout, and prototyping
  • Highly skilled with leading a team of creative talent
  • Strong creative vision with an understanding of business objectives

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor’s degree in fine art, graphic design, or similar discipline
  • 10 years as a professional graphic designer, 5 years as an Art Director with 4+ years of experience in management role
  • Photography and Video production experience

REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: N/A

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • The Art Director works in a hybrid office environment. Some travel may be required

Power Home Remodeling

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Western Pennsylvania’s largest newspaper and recent winner of the state’s highest journalism honor (Keystone Media Awards), is looking for an innovative and energetic visuals editor to join our award-winning team of photojournalists in one of the most visually vibrant cities in America. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a proven track record of finding the news value in everyday situations and helping the staff deliver high-quality, sophisticated images for multiple platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily photo assignment schedule, collaborating with editors and reporters on coverage planning, as well as other duties as needed. This editor coordinates and directs photographers to ensure the quality and accuracy of our photos, videos and captions, as well as providing the best photography for all sections of the newspaper.

 

Duties specific to this role

·        Assignment editor for print + digital

·        Credentialing and coordinating coverage of sporting, and other events

·        Dispatch photographers for early morning and afternoon breaking news

·        Pitch and help staff produce long-term visual projects

·        Assist with photo editing for big events

·        Help edit daily news and feature photos for print and digital

·        Collaborate with the other newsroom editors to finalize daily photo requests

·        Acts as liaison between photographers and department heads

·        Use social media to share your work and connect with our audience

·        Ability to perform pre-production toning in Photoshop

 

What will it take to be successful?

– Prior experience at a (preferably daily) media outlet

– Knowledge of photo, video software programs such as Photoshop, Photo Mechanic, Premiere or equivalent

– Experience in editing photographs and captions

– Knowledge of photographic equipment and how it functions

– Ability to supervise the work of others

– Excellent news judgment

– Ability to work under deadline pressure

– Effective communicator; able to get along with diverse personalities

– Knowledge of copyright law as it applies to photography

 

Education and Experience

·        3 to 5 years of photo management experience

·        Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, journalism OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. We will also consider candidates with strong internships or robust freelance experience.

·        Proven experience collaborating with a team of reporters, editors on deadline

 

Other Things to Know

— Competitive salary and benefits package

— As an equal opportunity employer, the Post-Gazette is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, and we encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ people, and people with special needs.

 

We are eager to learn more about you and how you could fit in this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done, so include the following:

1. Your resume – one to two pages

2. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job

3. A link to your online portfolio and/or samples of your photographic and video work

 

The Employer is involved in a labor dispute at its place of business. 

Offered employment is in place of employees involved in labor dispute.

 

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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