Digital Media Designer

Gannett is a leading media and marketing company with unparalleled local-to-national reach, successfully connecting consumers, communities and businesses. With the iconic USA TODAY, 109 strong local media organizations in 34 states and Guam, more than 150 local news brands online in the U.K., and ReachLocal, a digital marketing company, we provide rich content through hundreds of outstanding affiliated digital, mobile and print products.

We’re looking for Digital Media Designers to create and design online ads using Photoshop, illustrator and programs allowing HTML5 output/animation for Gannett Sites and commercial clients.

• Design creative and effective speculative and live ads for online to meet customer needs and department standards while meeting deadlines.
• Collaborate with customer support on resolving customer questions and/or concerns.

• Associates Degree in related field or comparable experience.
• Publishing or graphic design industry knowledge preferred.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills with a high degree of concentration towards customers (internal and external) required
• Time management and organizational skills
• Experience with web design helpful
• Ability to multi-task in a deadline driven and a rapidly changing environment required.
• Proven customer service skills
• Photoshop, HTML, Illustrator. Proficient in operation of Mac and its design programs along with keyboard typing skills required. Knowledge of Edge Animate, Flash, HTML and CSS a plus. Industry specific software.