The Graphic Designer & Production Coordinator is responsible for quickly and efficiently designing newspaper and publication pages, placing editorial content, ads, photos and graphics, and preparing accurate, press-ready files by deadline. This role also supports print and digital advertising, marketing materials, social media graphics and publication promotions while working closely with editorial and sales teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and assemble newspaper, magazine and specialty publication pages in Adobe InDesign with speed, accuracy and strong visual judgment.
- Prepare press-ready files, complete preflight checks and maintain production schedules to meet strict print deadlines.
- Design print and digital ads, promotional materials, social media graphics, website graphics and e-newsletter assets.
- Collaborate with advertisers and internal teams on revisions, deadlines, marketing campaigns and special publications.
Qualifications
- 2-3 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in newspaper, magazine or print publishing.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign , Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat).
- Google Ad Manager experience preferred.
- Strong publication design, typography, organization, communication and deadline-management skills.
About us
The Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business, established in 2002, was named the Small Business of the Year in 2026 by the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce. We are a national award-winning publication, earning recognition for our design work and journalism for the past three years in a row. We are a small, passionate team striving to help the Mid-Columbia region build a stronger economy and a more vibrant community – and we have fun doing it.We are part of Cowles Co., a family-owned and -operated multi-business organization with a heart for the community we serve and our employees. We are proud to offer:
- A friendly, supportive and professional team atmosphere.
- Competitive wages and benefits that include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.
- We believe work-life balance is key to continued success, and we offer vacation time, sick time, paid and floating holidays.
Cowles Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to apply
Submit a resume and design samples to [email protected]
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
