Employment Opportunities

Job Title: DIGITAL PRODUCT & DESIGN MANAGER
Reports To: Managing Editor, Kiplinger.com
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: 8746-New Media

SUMMARY:
Envisions and executes the design and day-to-day art needs of Kiplinger.com and related digital properties (including our mobile site and apps) and coordinates the development of new interactive tools and features.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Include the following (other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Managing Editor and/or Director of New Media):

• Leads the redesign of Kiplinger.com and associated digital properties, including our mobile site and apps
• Researches, sizes/crops, and uploads images for use on top-level pages of Kiplinger.com and in a steady volume of slide shows, quizzes, and other features
• Maintains relationships with cost-effective sources of stock art
• Defines business and functional requirements for new and updated tools, features, and functionality on Kiplinger.com, in collaboration with appropriate subject-matter experts and stakeholders
• Establishes the design of individual new features and functionality
• Coordinates photography of new Kiplinger staffers and columnists for head shots used on Kiplinger.com
• Establishes and communicates guidelines and best practices for re-use of images on Kiplinger.com and partner sites
• Responds to partner-site and media requests for Kiplinger logos, screen shots, and other art used in cross-promotion of Kiplinger content
• Supports the Kiplinger.com advertising and business-development teams in designing mockups and proposals, as necessary
• Designs house ads for Kiplinger.com in collaboration with Kiplinger marketing colleagues

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; plus a minimum of 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Programming Skills:
Ideal candidates will be proficient in Web-design software such as Dreamweaver and should be familiar with CSS.

Computer Skills:
Adobe Creative Suite 5 (and below), experience with website content management systems (CMS), Microsoft Office suite

Certificates and Licenses:
None

Human Resources Department
Kiplinger Washington Editors
1100 13th Street, NW – Suite 750
Washington, DC 20005

FAX: 202-496-1817
human.resources@kiplinger.com

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ART DIRECTOR

Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, the leading independent magazine of personal finance, seeks an Art Director.

DUTIES

• Set and maintain the magazine's high standards of design, photography, illustration and production.
• Manage the magazine’s art department, including personnel and budgets.
• Supervise development and execution of covers for the magazine and special issues.
• Design or review/approve page layouts of all monthly magazine and special newsstand issue content.
• Work with photo director in choosing photographers, and assign illustration.
• Manage workflow to ensure deadlines are firmly set and consistently met.
• Collaborate with the rest of the staff on a daily basis.
• Participate with senior editorial staff on story development.
• Manage and oversee redesigns, custom publishing, marketing and and company branding projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Minimum of 8-10 years of publishing experience in designing or art-directing magazines.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in hiring and managing designers and creating and maintaining a budget.
• Expert-level skills in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop for Mac. Experience in InDesign Digital Publishing software is an advantage.
• Sophisticated knowledge of photography, illustration and typography.
• Exceptional organization skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to lead and mentor others to help them perform and grow.
• Talent for balancing fun and professionalism, creativity and focus.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, portfolio link (or samples) and salary range for consideration.

The Kiplinger Organization, an Equal Opportunity Employer, offers a comprehensive benefit package.

Human Resources Department
Kiplinger Washington Editors
1100 13th Street, NW – Suite 750
Washington, DC 20005

FAX: 202-496-1817
human.resources@kiplinger.com

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WRITER/RESEARCH REPORTER

The Kiplinger Organization, one of America’s most respected business and personal-finance publishers, is seeking a bright, motivated, inquisitive individual for an entry-level research reporter position on our Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine staff. The reporter will fact-check articles, contribute content to the magazine and Kiplinger.com Web site, and provide research and reporting assistance to writers.

Applicant must have a B.A. in Journalism or related field. Excellent fact-checking, research, reporting and writing skills. Strong analytical, quantitative and communication skills. Must be able to work well as part of a team under the pressure of deadlines. Good computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Excel, are essential. Familiarity with database applications and social media is a plus.

The Kiplinger Organization, an Equal Opportunity Employer, offers excellent benefits, including 401(k) with employer contribution, health and dental coverage, along with terrific growth opportunities.

Qualified applicants should send or e-mail cover letter, résumé and writing sample to:

Human Resources Department
Kiplinger Washington Editors
1100 13th Street, NW – Suite 750
Washington, DC 20005

FAX: 202-496-1817
human.resources@kiplinger.com

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