Watermark has been the premier source for LGBTQ news across Central Florida and Tampa Bay for more than 25 years. Now you can be part of the team that brings the news to the LGBTQ community.
We are expanding our Creative Design team.
The creative designer creates the editorial layouts for all newsprint issues of Watermark and is responsible for all video component editing.
This is an on-site position at our St. Petersburg or Orlando office with a salary range of $30-35K. It is the perfect position for motivated multi-faceted designers who thrive in a challenging, fast paced environment.
Applicant Requirements:
- Deadline-oriented, creative and enthusiastic.
- Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite programs including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, etc.
- Able to work on a PC platform.
- Knowledgeable of print design principles and editorial layouts.
- Comfortable with HTML/CSS, and web design concepts.
- Detail-oriented (Excellent spelling and proofing skills)
- A strong inter-personal communicator
- A passion for the LGBTQ community
- Basic knowledge of Central Florida and Tampa Bay
- Able to present physical examples of design work relevant to the needs of the position
Major Pluses:
- Photography skills
- Illustration skills
- WordPress development skills
- Javascript knowledge
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
Absolutely no phone calls please. Only the most promising applicants will be contacted.
Watermark Publishing Group is the premier media outlet for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer community in Central and West Florida. Up to 20,000 copies of our biweekly newspaper are distributed every other Thursday throughout Central Florida, Tampa Bay and surrounding communities. Watermark also produces a collection of high-gloss specialty publications, and a web site with a rapidly growing online community.
Please send a cover letter, resume and portfolio hyperlink to Editor-in-Chief Jeremy Williams at Jeremy@WatermarkOnline.com
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