Graphics Editor Job in Mclean 22107, Virginia US
USATODAY.com seeks an outstanding Graphics Editor to join our team. The GE will ensure the highest journalistic standards are applied to multimedia packaging efforts on USATODAY.com and other USA TODAY platforms, and (2) help secure USATODAY.com’s industry-leading standing in innovative presentation. This is an excellent career opportunity and work environment.
Position requires the ability to work out of Gannett / USA TODAY HQ in McLean, VA. If applicable, this is eligible for some relocation assistance.
- The Graphics Editor is responsible for identifying stories that merit special treatment. In doing so, the GE should seek input from multiple sources and develop ideas beyond newspaper coverage to include breaking news and Web-only or digital-initiated projects.
- The GE helps in the concept and creation of all multimedia packages, and is responsible for ensuring best use of sound, video, text and graphics in telling the story.
- The GE assigns projects and breaking news packaging as necessary, sets and enforces deadlines, and ensures the highest journalistic standards are met in each case before publication.
- The GE manages multimedia and producers and is responsible for interviewing and hiring these positions.
- The GE is responsible for continually seeking innovative story-telling techniques and for streamlining production of multimedia packages by building on past successes.
- All staff members are responsible for maintaining professional working relationships with co-workers and peers and are expected to share editorial knowledge and skills with team members.
- The Graphics Editor may have other responsibilities as assigned.