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For fifty-two years, Atlanta magazine has chronicled the South’s most compelling and vibrant city through provocative features, investigative journalism, authoritative service, and groundbreaking design. From food to fashion, politics to personalities, Atlanta magazine reflects the diversity and attitudes of a metro area with more than five million people. Atlanta magazine alumni have gone on to Esquire, ESPN magazine, Sports Illustrated, and, in the case of our departing design director, Wired.
Job Overview:
The design director is responsible for the overall look of the Atlanta magazine brand, spanning print, digital, and social media. S/he will collaborate with, supervise, and inspire a two-person art staff to create a magazine each month that is visually inviting, provocative, and commercial. The design director will touch, directly or indirectly, every edit page of the magazine, from the tiniest photo credit to a 16-page service package stuffed with dozens of elements. One of the first orders of business? A redesign of the magazine that the design director will lead.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Working with the editor and editorial director to conceive and execute compelling and commercial covers.
• Overseeing and implementing a redesign of the magazine.
• Clearly communicating assignments to contributing photographers, illustrators and graphic artists.
• Finding ways to tell stories graphically and in unconventional and non-linear ways.
• Leading brainstorming sessions, suggesting heds and deks, and coming up with story ideas.
• Nurturing and cultivating a deep roster of contributing photographers, illustrators and graphic artists.
• Directing photo shoots as appropriate.
Application Process:
If you are a qualified candidate and interested in this position we encourage you to apply. The preferred method to apply is to submit a cover letter, resume and application online within the Careers tab at www.emmis.com.
NO PHONE CALLS OR WALK-INS ACCEPTED.
EMMIS Communications (NASDAQ: EMMS) is a diversified media corporation with award-winning radio broadcasting and magazine publishing operations in markets across the country. EMMIS is as well known for its creative culture as for its operations. Our people are aggressive, knowledgeable and deeply committed to each of the communities in which we operate. Because employees are the key to our success, EMMIS offers strong benefits and incentives, including health, dental and life insurance and a 401(k) contribution plan. For more information about EMMIS, visit our website at www.emmis.com.
EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS/ATLANTA MAGAZINE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
EXPERIENCE:
Successful candidates will possess the following skills/abilities:
• Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator CS5.
• Superior organizational abilities and communication skills.
• Good humor, comprehensive knowledge of design trends, and an insatiable curiosity about Atlanta.
• Courage to break rules, question assumptions, and buck trends.
Education/Experience:
• At least seven years’ design experience, preferably in magazines Application Deadline: 05/03/2013
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