Job Description

The New Hampshire Union Leader is looking for someone to join our production team to design and produce visually compelling pages for our print edition while also creating digital-first graphics for our website, apps, and social channels. This is a great fit for someone who loves the discipline of a hard print deadline as much as the flexibility of designing for screens. You'll work closely with editors, reporters, and photo staff to turn stories into clear, engaging layouts — from front-page design to breaking-news graphics that need to go live in minutes. What you'll do

• Design and layout newspaper pages to meet daily deadlines
• Create digital graphics, infographics, and visual assets optimized for web, mobile, and social media
• Resize and adapt print layouts for digital platforms (and vice versa) while preserving visual integrity
• Build charts, maps, and data visualizations to support reporting
• Collaborate with editors and reporters to translate story concepts into visual storytelling
• Maintain brand consistency and style guide standards across all platforms
• Manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Stay current on digital design trends, social media formats, and evolving publishing platforms

What you'll need:

• Portfolio demonstrating page layout and/or digital design work (print, publishing, or editorial design preferred)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator required)
• Familiarity with digital publishing tools and/or CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Arc Publishing, or similar)
• Understanding of typography, grid systems, and visual hierarchy
• Ability to work efficiently under deadline pressure without sacrificing quality
• Strong communication skills and comfort collaborating with editorial staff
• A good eye for both traditional print design and digital/social-first visual formats

It would be nice if you had:

• Basic video editing or motion graphics skills for social content
• Photography or photo editing experience
• Prior newsroom or publishing experience

This role generally follows the newsroom's production schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, or holidays around press deadlines and breaking news.  We are a collaborative newsroom - this is not a remote position. How to apply Please send a resume, cover letter, and portfolio (or link to online work samples) to Editor in Chief Melanie Hitchcock ( mhitchcock@unionleader.com ) . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting Monday, Aug. 3.

Job Tags

Full time, Live in, Afternoon shift

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