California Times
Deputy Design Director, De Los (Temporary)
California Times, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
The Los Angeles Times, 2300 E. Imperial Hwy, El Segundo, California, United States of America
Req #72Thursday, November 7, 2024The Los Angeles Times is seeking a temporary
deputy design director
who will be responsible for managing and maintaining the visual identity for The Times' platform, De Los.
De Los
, through reporting, social media and stunning visual display, brings to life the vibrancy of the U.S. Latino experience with a focus on culture and identity. This treasured space for Latino storytelling builds on the success of the
Latinx Files
newsletter, digital
Día de Muertos
altar and packages on the
Chicano Moratorium
,
Fernandomania @ 40
and
LA Vanguardia
. The initiative is multi-platformed in approach, with rich visual storytelling, provocative commentary and live events.The ideal candidate has experience working in digital media and creating content for social media audiences, with a portfolio that shows off high-level skills in design, typography and visual storytelling.This visual journalist will have a deep understanding of the Latino community, not just in Southern California but across the country, and have a proven track record of working across platforms to create compelling digital journalism.They will be adept at working under the deadlines of a busy newsroom, building story layouts for our digital stories and creating photo illustrations and assets for social feeds. They will be able to shift from assigning illustrations and videos one minute to creating a compelling visual for our social media platforms the next.The person in this role will be comfortable managing an art director and working with freelance artists and video journalists, with experience delegating and assigning tasks.We want to make the visual voice of the Los Angeles Times truly special — a creative reflection of Los Angeles — and are looking for an energetic collaborator to join our team. If you are passionate about design, content creation and Latino culture, we want to hear from you.In this position, you will:Work with senior leadership to maintain De Los’ visual identity, receive feedback and iterateWork with De Los’ general manager and editorial director to further the project’s directionLearn and follow style guidelinesHave an understanding of digital video and social media platforms including Instagram and TikTokManage an art director, delegate and assign tasksCommission and
art
-direct freelance illustratorsCreate photo illustrations for daily digital stories and social mediaCommission and art-direct freelance video journalists for social videosManage and conceptualize the design of long-term projects and develop innovative design ideas and approaches to storytellingAttend daily and weekly team meetingsOrganize and track visuals for upcoming stories and projectsMaintain De Los’ social platforms, create social posts and captionsWork with De Los editors and reporters with
story layouts for our digital storiesBring people together across multiple disciplines (editing, photo, video, audio, etc.) to create cohesive experiencesRequirements:Impeccable journalistic instincts and an unimpeachable commitment to ethicsA deep understanding of the Latino communityExperience designing responsively across platformsExperience working with custom CMS platforms and maintaining special web buildsExperience within a digital-first publishing environment, preferably in a newspaper or magazine settingPrior management or equivalent leadership experienceA portfolio showcasing your top editorial design projects. Must demonstrate a knowledge of typography, photo editing, color and information organizationDemonstrated ability to lead long-term projectsHigh level of experience with the Adobe Creative SuiteA collaborative skill set and dispositionAn imaginative eye and a willingness to think differently about stories and pitch your approach to collaborators in the newsroomExcellent verbal and written communications skillsHighly detail oriented with a love for organization, workflow and processesExceptional art direction and design skillsAbility to produce multiple design concepts for projects and storiesPositive self-starter capable of performing under pressure and making good decisionsThis full-time temporary position is expected to start in January or February and last six months. It will be based in El Segundo, Calif. Occasional night and weekend work is possible. Qualified applicants should upload a resume, cover letter and portfolio to Deputy Design Director
Martina Ibáñez-Baldor
at the apply link. Your cover letter should outline, in brief terms, the strategy you’d apply to build on the work of De Los and engage our digital audiences. Please also include desired skills, qualities and characteristics that tell us more about y ou as a leader.The L.A. Times is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively work to create an inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive. This
Privacy Notice for Los Angeles Times
sets forth how we will use the information we obtain when you apply for a position through this career site
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xplore our company history, achievement, values, mission and more on our
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The pay scale the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting is $57.69 to $60.10 and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, experience, training, licenses, certifications, and other business or organizational needs. Compensation will be determined based on the above factors along with the requirements of the position. At the L.A. Times, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.
Please visit our
career site
to view the benefits available to our employees.
We recommend adding our applicant tracking system domain (@dayforce.com) as a safe sender or contact, sometimes these emails get filtered to candidates' spam folders.
The Company is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start date. If you require a medical or religious accommodation, we will engage in the interactive process with you. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start. If we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start date.The Los Angeles Times, 2300 E. Imperial Hwy, El Segundo, California, United States of America
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Req #72Thursday, November 7, 2024The Los Angeles Times is seeking a temporary
deputy design director
who will be responsible for managing and maintaining the visual identity for The Times' platform, De Los.
De Los
, through reporting, social media and stunning visual display, brings to life the vibrancy of the U.S. Latino experience with a focus on culture and identity. This treasured space for Latino storytelling builds on the success of the
Latinx Files
newsletter, digital
Día de Muertos
altar and packages on the
Chicano Moratorium
,
Fernandomania @ 40
and
LA Vanguardia
. The initiative is multi-platformed in approach, with rich visual storytelling, provocative commentary and live events.The ideal candidate has experience working in digital media and creating content for social media audiences, with a portfolio that shows off high-level skills in design, typography and visual storytelling.This visual journalist will have a deep understanding of the Latino community, not just in Southern California but across the country, and have a proven track record of working across platforms to create compelling digital journalism.They will be adept at working under the deadlines of a busy newsroom, building story layouts for our digital stories and creating photo illustrations and assets for social feeds. They will be able to shift from assigning illustrations and videos one minute to creating a compelling visual for our social media platforms the next.The person in this role will be comfortable managing an art director and working with freelance artists and video journalists, with experience delegating and assigning tasks.We want to make the visual voice of the Los Angeles Times truly special — a creative reflection of Los Angeles — and are looking for an energetic collaborator to join our team. If you are passionate about design, content creation and Latino culture, we want to hear from you.In this position, you will:Work with senior leadership to maintain De Los’ visual identity, receive feedback and iterateWork with De Los’ general manager and editorial director to further the project’s directionLearn and follow style guidelinesHave an understanding of digital video and social media platforms including Instagram and TikTokManage an art director, delegate and assign tasksCommission and
art
-direct freelance illustratorsCreate photo illustrations for daily digital stories and social mediaCommission and art-direct freelance video journalists for social videosManage and conceptualize the design of long-term projects and develop innovative design ideas and approaches to storytellingAttend daily and weekly team meetingsOrganize and track visuals for upcoming stories and projectsMaintain De Los’ social platforms, create social posts and captionsWork with De Los editors and reporters with
story layouts for our digital storiesBring people together across multiple disciplines (editing, photo, video, audio, etc.) to create cohesive experiencesRequirements:Impeccable journalistic instincts and an unimpeachable commitment to ethicsA deep understanding of the Latino communityExperience designing responsively across platformsExperience working with custom CMS platforms and maintaining special web buildsExperience within a digital-first publishing environment, preferably in a newspaper or magazine settingPrior management or equivalent leadership experienceA portfolio showcasing your top editorial design projects. Must demonstrate a knowledge of typography, photo editing, color and information organizationDemonstrated ability to lead long-term projectsHigh level of experience with the Adobe Creative SuiteA collaborative skill set and dispositionAn imaginative eye and a willingness to think differently about stories and pitch your approach to collaborators in the newsroomExcellent verbal and written communications skillsHighly detail oriented with a love for organization, workflow and processesExceptional art direction and design skillsAbility to produce multiple design concepts for projects and storiesPositive self-starter capable of performing under pressure and making good decisionsThis full-time temporary position is expected to start in January or February and last six months. It will be based in El Segundo, Calif. Occasional night and weekend work is possible. Qualified applicants should upload a resume, cover letter and portfolio to Deputy Design Director
Martina Ibáñez-Baldor
at the apply link. Your cover letter should outline, in brief terms, the strategy you’d apply to build on the work of De Los and engage our digital audiences. Please also include desired skills, qualities and characteristics that tell us more about y ou as a leader.The L.A. Times is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively work to create an inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive. This
Privacy Notice for Los Angeles Times
sets forth how we will use the information we obtain when you apply for a position through this career site
.
E
xplore our company history, achievement, values, mission and more on our
career site .
The pay scale the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting is $57.69 to $60.10 and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, experience, training, licenses, certifications, and other business or organizational needs. Compensation will be determined based on the above factors along with the requirements of the position. At the L.A. Times, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.
Please visit our
career site
to view the benefits available to our employees.
We recommend adding our applicant tracking system domain (@dayforce.com) as a safe sender or contact, sometimes these emails get filtered to candidates' spam folders.
The Company is a mandatory vaccination employer for COVID-19 and its variants. The Company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start date. If you require a medical or religious accommodation, we will engage in the interactive process with you. Proof of vaccination will be required prior to start. If we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start date.The Los Angeles Times, 2300 E. Imperial Hwy, El Segundo, California, United States of America
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