Job Description

Job Title:

Newspaper Layout & Graphic Designer (Part-Time)

Location:

Saint Ansgar, Iowa (Headquarters - Nelson Media Company)

Hours:

10-20 hours per week

Department:

Newspaper Division

About Nelson Media Company

Nelson Media Company is a fast-growing multimedia organization based in

North Iowa

, proudly publishing and revitalizing local newspapers across the Midwest -- including The Osage Oracle, The Belmond Independent, The Akron Hometowner, and others.

Our mission is simple: to preserve local journalism while bringing modern design and creativity to small-town storytelling.

We're seeking a

skilled and detail-oriented Newspaper Layout & Graphic Designer

to join our production team. This role involves designing weekly newspapers, advertisements, and visual layouts that capture the spirit and character of the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

Design and lay out weekly newspaper pages for publications such as The Osage Oracle, The Belmond Independent, and The Akron Hometowner*.
Work closely with editors and publishers to ensure each issue is visually engaging, organized, and ready for print. Create and update advertisements, graphics, and visual elements for both print and digital editions. Maintain consistent branding, typography, and style across multiple newspapers. Deliver final pages on schedule each week and ensure all files are press-ready.

Requirements

Proven experience in

newspaper layout and graphic design

(please include a portfolio). Proficiency in

Adobe InDesign

,

Photoshop

, and/or

Illustrator

. Strong understanding of

layout design, typography, and color theory

. Ability to meet weekly deadlines and manage multiple publications at once. Attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with

community newspapers

or in small-market publishing. Familiarity with the

print production process

and pre-press file preparation. Comfortable working independently or remotely with editorial teams in multiple locations.

Benefits

Flexible schedule (10-20 hours per week). Work remotely or from our

Saint Ansgar, Iowa headquarters, or one of our Iowa papers

. Opportunity to grow with a respected and expanding multimedia company. Creative role with the freedom to help shape the visual identity of community journalism across Iowa and beyond.

How to Apply

Please send your

resume

,

design portfolio

, and

references

to:

cnelson@nelsonmediacompany.com

Include

"Newspaper Layout Designer - Nelson Media Company"

in the subject line.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Saint Ansgar, IA 50472