October 2014 Archives

Art Director - PEOPLE Bookazines

Time Inc. is the largest magazine media company in the U.S. and one of the largest branded media companies in the world, encompassing iconic titles such as Time, PEOPLE, InStyle, Sports Illustrated, and Real Simple. It holds a total of 95 titles and 48 websites, worldwide, and engages more than 138 million U.S. consumers in print, online and via mobile devices each month. Time Inc. digital reaches 50M unique users each month who visit 1.4B pages, putting it among the top 20 largest media companies online. Time Inc. sites like Time.com, PEOPLE.com, EW.com and SI.com - leaders in their respective categories - are the first place people go for coverage of major events, including elections, Academy Awards and the Olympics. Time Inc. has owned some of the biggest news stories of the decade and is home to celebrated franchises such as the Fortune 500, Time 100, People's World's Most Beautiful and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Art Director - PEOPLE Bookazines Dynamic and autonomous art director/designer needed to produce special-edition issues, known as bookazines, under the People imprint. The art director will design issues focusing on an extraordinarily broad range of topics including celebrity, breaking news, gossip, fashion, food, entertainment and crime. The candidate will execute the look and feel of the brand, and work closely with the editor and photo department to package exciting, compelling content. We are looking for an innovative designer who is outspoken, sensitive, problem-solving, educated, enthusiastic and approachable. Though no human is without ego, the ideal candidate checks theirs at the door and looks for clever and effective ways to achieve both visual greatness and mass-consumer approachability without sacrificing integrity or taste. Anyone considering applying for this job must submit a portfolio (online preferred) tailored to the type of content we cover. Skills & Requirements -Minimum of 5 years experience at a national, consumer publication. -Confident, curious self-starter. -Work that has been recognized by your peers in the magazine design industry is important to us. -A passion for - and understanding of - the People brand, and a willingness to pursue ideas tirelessly as we release new products.

Art Director/Graphic Designer

Yahoo Beauty - an online editorial magazine led by editor in chief Bobbi Brown is looking for a digital art director/graphic designer for a full time in house position. Ideally, this person would have experience in both digital and print art direction and design and able to work in a fast paced and very turn key environment. Looking for someone to hire immediately and open to starting on a freelance basis.

Project - Part-Time Assignment Editor I

The Part-Time Assignment Editor I coordinate the activities of staff and freelance reporters and associated production and technical personnel providing visual sports and news coverage and program materials for ESPN's networks; communicates with reporters on assignments; coordinates remote and studio events. This project will last approximately one year. ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets with over 50 business entities. Headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, ESPN is 80% owned by ABC, Inc. (a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company), and 20% by the Hearst Corporation. ESPN was founded by Bill Rasmussen and launched on September 7, 1979. Now with over 6,500 employees, each year ESPN televises more than 5,100 live and/or original hours of sports programming. The company's mission is to serve sports fans. Anytime. Anywhere. - Coordinates the details and logistics of news gathering projects assigned by the Coordinating Producer - Coordinates the gathering of story-related materials, e.g., sound and video - Participates in the planning for assigned projects - Participates in preparing rundowns of news stories and assignment sheets - Operates within the context of well defined, specific assignments; implements assigned projects independently with regular guidance from Coordinating Producer - Assignment Desk - Assigned to standard news projects; assists on complex, new and innovative projects - Coordinates routine sports news stories independently with regular guidance from the responsible Coordinating Producer - Work is subject to close and regular review by the responsible Coordinating Producers at regular intervals - Ability to coordinate sports news stories; coordinates the field production of news stories, from concept to execution - Mastery of the sports reporting and new packaging processes and the ability to coordinate the creation and production of assigned sports news stories - Knowledge of real-time sports news productions - Basic currency regarding technological advances in remote and studio production and electronic news gathering - A minimum of 3-years of progressively complex related production experience - Fundamental knowledge of sports and sports history - Appreciation of popular culture, e.g., "what's cool" and assists with defining the tastes of ESPN's viewers - Understanding of ESPN's editorial policies and strategies - High School Diploma or equivalent - College Degree preferred Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company, live with a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals, you'll have the opportunity to join a team that's beloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you've been looking for. ESPN is an equal opportunity employer - Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability. Our goal is to create an inclusive workplace for all. If interested, please apply online at http://track.tmpservice.com/ApplyClick.aspx?id=2155569-3110-2780

ARTINFO Associate Photo Editor

ARTINFO, the premier site for news about art and culture around the world, is looking for a full-time associate photo editor. Responsibilities: · High quality image research and a keen eye for news, columns, and reviews for the site; anything from the visual and performing arts to fashion and celebrities. · · Editing photos for the web and the ability to create composite graphics. · Compiling captions and credits · Collaborating with the editorial team to meet needs for publication · Corresponding with galleries, museums, auction houses, artists, etc. to obtain images · Occasional photography This is a great opportunity for experience in web publishing.

Esquire Photo Intern

Esquire Magazine is seeking an enthusiastic Photo Intern to join their team. Duties include but are not limited to: assisting in photo research, prop scouting for photo shoots, and light administrative work. There may be opportunities to assist on set. This internship is for college credit ONLY. Please apply only if you are eligible for college credit. Applicants should be able to commit to 3 full days/week, starting early January through mid-May.

Digital IGEN operator or similar

IGEN operator or similar Insider Press/Maintenance & Software Experience High Demand Environment At least 2 years Experience required. Immediate opening Salary Negotiable. Call Mike at 212-741-1070, x180 Mike Occhiogrosso michael@1800postcards.com

Photo Assistant - Women's Health

The Photo department at Women's Health is seeking an enthusiastic, organized Photo Assistant to start immediately.  This individual will be expected to participate actively in a fun culture of innovation and teamwork.  The position is based in Women's Health New York office, reporting to the Photo Director.

Candidate must be extremely organized and detail-oriented.  They should have excellent communication skills, work well in a team, and be knowledgeable of photo archive systems and have a background in photography.  Key Responsibilities:

·         Assisting Photo Director with day-to-day scheduling and administrative duties and providing support for the photo department staff when needed.
·         Work on the Women's Health photo archive system.
·         Booking all aspects of travel and compiling/completing expense reports through the Concur expense system.
·         Work with retouchers and work on stock photography research for the front of book sections.
·         Maintain and organize the prop closet
·         Oversee the still photography with our Emmaus, PA studio
·         Contribute to the many needs of the Photo department

Freelance Designer, Chicago Magazine

Chicago magazine is seeking a freelance designer to work in our editorial art department. This person will work closely with our design staff on print and digital editions of the magazine. Responsibilities will include designing front of book and special sections, assigning photos and illustrations, and generating graphics for print and digital versions. Experience with editorial print design and translating print work for an iPad edition are absolutely required. Three or more years of professional experience are preferred. Ideally this will be a full-time freelance position through the end of the year, but we are open to applicants with part-time availability as well. Candidates should be self-starters with great communication skills. This is a fast paced environment where you'll work with a small, dynamic staff. Our office is located in downtown Chicago. Must be able to work on-sight.

Imaging Assistant

M. Shanken Communications, publisher of Wine Spectator, Cigar Aficionado, Whisky Advocate, Market Watch and Impact Newsletter, is looking for a full time Imaging Assistant. This individual will be responsible for editing hi-resolution images to M. Shanken's standards for print and web. This includes, but is not limited to, retouching of imperfections, color correcting, building compositions, working in a non-destructive manner and the ability to work in adjustment layers/masks. We are looking for an individual with a can-do attitude with the ability to prioritizes requests appropriately within existing demands.

Associate Art Director (Lucky Magazine)

The Lucky Group, Inc., is looking for an experienced Associate Art Director. Candidates should be detail-oriented and possess a sophisticated design sense, have a strong grasp of typography, and be able to manage projects from conception to completion under very tight deadlines. This position is located in our New York office.

Graphics Director, National Journal

National Journal is seeking a new Graphics Director to usher our digital and print publications into a new era of innovation and excellence. The Graphics Director will be a team leader, a visionary, and a person who makes things happen - from setting the vision for National Journal's graphic department to working closely with web developers to create a new graphics infrastructure to executing beautiful, informative graphics for National Journal's best journalism. The strongest candidates will have both artistic abilities and technical knowledge - experience with both information graphics for print and digital and interactive graphics online. The strongest candidates will be at ease with Microsoft Excel and Data analysis, Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator), HTML, CSS, Javascript/Query and D3. Familiarity with LESS is also desirable. Core Attributes: - Atlantic Media recruits for two personal attributes in its candidates. The first is force of intellect - reflected in discipline and rigor of thought as manifested, often, in exceptional academic performance. The second is a personal spirit of generosity - a natural disposition towards service and selfless conduct. - Adaptable and willing to approach tasks with velocity and a high metabolism Atlantic Media is an EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability.

Graphic Artist, National Journal

National Journal is seeking a new print and digital Graphic Artist to join a fast-growing team as we move into a new era of innovation and excellence. The strongest candidates will have both artistic abilities and technical knowledge - experience with both information graphics for print and digital and interactive graphics online. The strongest candidates will be at ease with Microsoft Excel and Data analysis, Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator), HTML, CSS, Javascript/Query and D3. Familiarity with LESS is also desirable. Core Attributes - Atlantic Media recruits for two personal attributes in its candidates. The first is force of ideas - reflected in discipline and rigor of thought as manifested, often, in exceptional academic performance. The second is a personal spirit of generosity - a natural disposition towards service and selfless conduct. - Adaptable and willing to approach tasks with velocity and a high metabolism Atlantic Media is an EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability.

Digital Designers

The Washington Post is assembling a team of designers to better serve the growing number of people who read us on mobile devices. These staffers will work on new products as we introduce them. Designers should be able to demonstrate a strong command of news design and digital production, while working on deadline in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have traditional news design experience, digital skills, a high degree of creativity, and a passion for journalism. If you are interested in these positions, please contact Christopher Meighan (christopher.meighan@washpost.com) with a resume and a link to your portfolio by October 17.

Graphic designer

Scripps College is seeking competitive bids for the design of our college magazine, which publishes three times per year (fall, winter, spring). The deadline for this RFP is October 22, 2014. Our plan is to select a firm that will be prepared to begin working with us on the spring magazine, which publishes in March.

Graphic Design Internship - Flaunt Magazine

Flaunt's art department is looking for a self-motivated, passionate design intern to start immediately. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) supporting the art department in the following areas: Optimizing files for web content on Flaunt.com, photo editing for Flaunt.com, curating content for social media outlets including Tumblr and Instagram, event preparation, research, pitching ideas for design strategies and creative concepts, proofing final copies of layouts for print, designing invitations, event materials, newsletters, mockups for advertising clients, and other in-house materials as needed. Exceptionally gifted interns who demonstrate a strong work ethic and a good grasp of Flaunt's visual language will have the opportunity to design magazine content. Ideal candidate should: Have an academic focus in graphic design, be proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and have experience with WordPress and CSS, have exceptional typography skills and a fundamental understanding of graphic design (as well as a love for Flaunt's content,) be highly motivated, eager to learn as well as contribute, have sharp attention to detail, and be capable of working well in a fast-paced and environment.