Graphic Design Specialist | Tampa, FL
WEDU PBS is looking for a creative person to design our monthly member magazine, as well as create station promotions, marketing materials, events, and graphics and collateral for print, digital, and broadcast.
Reports to:
WEDU Creative Services Project Manager
Department:
Communications
Job Type:
Full-Time (40 hours a week)
Work Location:
Tampa, FL 33607 - Must be able to commute/must relocate before starting work.
Position Summary:
- Responsible for the graphic design, layout, editorial content, and editing of our monthly Premiere Magazine publication, within established guidelines, timeframes and quality standards, and providing press quality design files to professional printing vendor.
- Responsible for the timely production of graphics and visual materials for station promotions, ads, programming, events, and collateral materials across all departments of the organization, maintaining a consistent station brand and messaging.
- Interface regularly with the Vice President of Communications, Creative Services Project Manager, and Communications Specialist to ensure a consistent look and tone across all mediums.
- Maintain professionalism and excellent internal and external communications, both verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to effectively manage time/multiple projects and stay on schedule to meet deadlines.
- Maintain compliance with WEDU’s safety, security, drug free and confidentiality programs to secure a safe working environment and protect the company’s intellectual property.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting with station event-related activities and projects. This may include attending/working occasional evening and weekend events as necessary.
Qualifications:
- College degree in graphic design or related creative field.
- Minimum of two years’ professional experience in creative design (agency or in-house).
- Must have portfolio demonstrating high level skill in professional branding, typography, layout design, color theory, and image editing/manipulation, across print AND digital mediums.
Desired Skills & Abilities:
- Master knowledge of design software including Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Proficiency in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and email and digital platforms such as Mailchimp, Issuu, and Basecamp.
- Must have artistic capacity, flexibility, and strong verbal, visual and written communication skills.
- Willingness and ability to quickly learn new applications, platforms, and processes.
How to apply:
Submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio link to jobs@wedu.org
WEDU PBS believes that diversity is important to our success. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. WEDU is a Drug Free Workplace.