Editorial Designer

Boston Globe Media; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Boston Newspaper Guild

Job summary

The Boston Globe Media is seeking a Designer to shape the visual presentation of our journalism across print and digital platforms. You will design engaging features and layouts that elevate storytelling and reflect the authority and innovation of our work.

This role partners with editors, reporters, photographers, and product teams to conceive and execute ambitious visual storytelling—from daily news packages to signature features—while upholding brand standards in a fast-paced newsroom based

Qualifications

• 3+ years designing for journalism or newsroom environments
• Experience designing for print and digital platforms preferred
• Strong typographic, visual, and information design skills
• Proficient with content management systems
• Working knowledge of HTML
• Familiar with collaborative workflows and PM tools
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines

Responsibilities

• Design engaging layouts for print and digital news properties
• Collaborate with editors, reporters, photographers, and product teams on features
• Design and build digital story elements using HTML and CSS, including modules and interactive features
• Prototype and implement web-based storytelling components in publishing systems
• Work with product, engineering, and editorial teams on new storytelling tools
• Experiment with new storytelling formats and visual approaches
• Translate reporting into clear, compelling visual experiences
• Ensure visual consistency and uphold brand standards across platforms
• Work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom
• Contribute to evolving design standards, templates, and best practices

Skills

Typography

Visual design

Information design

Collaboration

HTML

Storytelling

Tools

Content Management Systems

Project Management Systems

Job description

The Boston Globe is seeking a creative, collaborative Designer to help shape the visual presentation of our journalism across both print and digital platforms. This role is responsible for designing compelling features and layouts that elevate our storytelling, engage audiences, and reflect the authority and innovation of the Globe’s journalism.

This Designer will partner closely with editors, reporters, photographers, and product teams to conceive and execute ambitious visual presentations — from daily news packages to signature enterprise and feature projects.

At The Boston Globe, we are committed to independent, trustworthy journalism. Our design team plays a critical role in making that journalism resonate visually, emotionally, and intellectually with our audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging layouts and visual presentations for both print and digital news properties
• Partner across the newsroom to conceive and execute features that extend and deepen the impact of our journalism
• Design and build custom digital story elements using HTML and CSS, including visual modules, interactive features, and responsive layouts
• Prototype and implement web-based storytelling components within the Globe’s publishing systems
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and editorial teams to develop new digital storytelling tools and formats
• Experiment with new storytelling formats, digital tools, and visual approaches
• Translate complex reporting into clear, compelling visual experiences
• Collaborate with editors, reporters, photographers, and developers to bring projects to life
• Help create and commission photography, illustration, artwork, and other visual elements
• Ensure visual consistency and uphold Globe brand standards across platforms
• Work efficiently and collaboratively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom
• Contribute to evolving design standards, templates, and best practices for both print and digital platforms

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience designing for journalism or a newsroom environment
• Experience designing for both print and digital platforms strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging feature layouts and visual storytelling packages
• Strong typographic, visual, and information design skills
• Technical proficiency with content management systems
• Working knowledge of HTML
• Familiarity with project management systems and collaborative workflows
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize effectively
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• A willingness to adapt and be audience focused, with a curious mindset and a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment

The BGMP office is located in downtown Boston, near Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, and is easily accessible by MBTA and commuter rail lines. This position is based in Boston, and candidates should be based in the area or willing to move.

The hourly rate range for this role is $41.00 - $46.75.

This position is a union position covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the Boston Newspaper Guild.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

EEO Statement: At Boston Globe Media, our mission is to empower, connect, and convene our communities with independent, trusted journalism and storytelling. We know a critical part of achieving this is by having a workforce that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive - like the communities we serve. Boston Globe Media is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes candidates and colleagues of all backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and skills.

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