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$7,200 – $9,500 / month
Listed on WaPo’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
A contract design position at The Washington Post creating layouts and visual presentations for daily and weekly print editions under deadline pressure. This role suits designers with strong typography skills, news judgment, and experience adapting content for print publications.
Our summary, not WaPo’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
Required
- Portfolio demonstrating excellence in print news or magazine design
- Typography, layout and visual storytelling skills
- Strong news judgment and understanding of how design shapes reader experience
- Ability to work collaboratively under deadline pressure
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Nice to have
- Prior experience with Méthode
- Prior experience with Roxen
- Prior experience with Adobe Creative Suite
- Experience with new production workflows