Print and Production Editor

Job Description

Print and production editor

The Hill is looking for a highly organized leader to manage production, planning and editing of The Hill's print edition.

The print and production editor leads a team of copy editors and designers who design and paginate the print edition and provide important second reads on digital copy 7 days a week. This editor is also responsible for planning publications and will work with top editors to select and place the most impactful stories from a deep news budget.

The print and production editor's ability to collaborate as part of a team is key. They partner with sales to book print editions, track ads and work with press partners to meet deadlines and prepress needs. They will also work with the creative director and designers to assist in laying out print editions and in writing accurate, powerful headlines.

The right candidate knows Adobe Creative Suite, understands the principles of basic news design and can produce pages in Adobe InDesign. They have thorough comprehension of AP style and are skilled in writing impactful headlines.

The job's portfolio also includes maintaining The Hill's style guide and other resources for the staff. The production manager is the authority for the news team's questions about style and sets standards for The Hill in coordination with top leadership.

Top applicants will have a background in editing and page layout; prior management experience is preferred. Passion for and knowledge of US politics and policy is a plus.

Salary range is from $70,000 - $90,000 based on knowledge, skills and experience.

About the Hill 

Established in 1994, The Hill is the country's definitive digital source for non-partisan political news and information. Inside the Beltway, it's known as an essential, agenda-setting read for lawmakers and influencers. Beyond the Capitol, The Hill's trusted content is shared more often on social media than any other political news brand in America. 
Our properties include TheHill.com, reaching a monthly audience of 41M; Hill.TV, the largest independent video platform within the Beltway with 1.4B annual views; The Hill's print edition, one of the most influential sources for law and policy makers; Elevate Studios, creating breakthrough branded content offerings for leading marketers; and The Hill Events, which hosted 70 virtual events last year, featuring 92 Members of Congress and 88 industry leaders in meaningful policy discussions.

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