The Fitzhugh is an award-winning
community news organization in beautiful Jasper, Alberta – the heart of the
Canadian Rockies. We are seeking a passionate, driven, and highly creative
individual to fill the role of Production
Manager with our team.
Ours is a young, enthusiastic
office in a not-so-average mountain town. As soon as the rooftop pool is
installed we plan to have re
gular Friday afternoon diving competitions. The
Google compound’s got nothing on us. Working here, you’ll want to keep your
trail mix close to your camera, tucked safely beside those tickets to the next
local gig.
The Production Manager plans,
schedules, strategizes, and oversees all production activities, while playing a
fundamental role in the creative direction and graphic design of the newspaper
and the advertising within it. You will perform essential functions in layout
and design to ensure that the newspaper meets strict print deadlines.
The ideal candidate will
have:
· Strong
knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
· Excellent
organizational, written and verbal communication skills
· Ability
to execute creative designs, concepts, and layouts based on knowledge of layout
principles and aesthetic design concepts
· Experience
designing for print, ideally with publishing experience
· Knowledge
of the print production process of 4 colour/publications
· Strong
attention to detail
· Ability
to meet strict weekly deadlines
· Ability
to multi-task and utilize resources to execute tasks within a deadline oriented
environment
· Commitment
to continuous process improvement initiatives and ability to solve problems
creatively
· Confidence
to work independently and in support of business objectives
· Illustration,
photography and advertising experience a bonus
Other information:
We have won multiple awards for
editorial and design, as well as the award for “Best Community Newspaper in
Canada” within our circulation bracket. We encourage you to have a look at our
back catalogue of issues at: http://issuu.com/fitzhughnewspaper
Jasper is one of the most
beautiful places in the world, and is a perfect location for outdoor
enthusiasts. Plus we are a 15 minute drive from Marmot Basin ski mountain. Also
consider visiting http://jasper.travel to
get a feel for everything Jasper has to offer.
Finally, we will help you find
lodging within the community.
This is an amazing opportunity to
fill out your portfolio and to join a fun and positive work environment. Please
forward your resume and cover letter to Matt at publisher@fitzhugh.ca.
