What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interactive Designer / Developer position at The Philadelphia Inquirer?
We're looking for a designer and front-end developer with at least three years of media experience to join the Interactives Desk at The Philadelphia Inquirer. We need a journalist to help us tell stories in unique ways, built around interactivity. Please submit a cover letter, resume and portfolio with examples of relevant work.
What You'll Do
- Design and build standalone interactive stories - from the initial idea to building the page to publication.
- Pitch and report your own ideas for stories and help shape ideas that come from the newsroom.
- Advocate in the newsroom for telling stories in unique and digital-forward formats.
- Contribute to an inclusive and positive work environment
Who We're Looking For
About Us
Since 1829, The Philadelphia Inquirer has been "asking on behalf of the people" of Philadelphia and the region by providing essential journalism. Locally owned and headquartered in Center City Philadelphia, The Inquirer is a for-profit public benefit corporation under the non-profit Lenfest Institute. Its multiple brand platforms - including newspapers, Inquirer.com, e-Editions, apps, newsletters, podcasts, and live events - provide Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism to a growing audience that includes more than 180,000 subscribers and 20 million monthly impressions.
The Philadelphia Inquirer is committed to attracting a diverse group of people to join our team. As part of our mission, we are seeking candidates who share our passion for indispensable journalism and our drive to create a sustainable business model to support it.
We value diverse levels of experience, abilities, and backgrounds. Because of this, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed in the job description. The Inquirer may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
The Inquirer is building an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We especially encourage people from marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds to apply for vacant positions at all levels of the organization, including but not limited to people of color, women, people who identify as LGBTQIA , and people with disabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, and any other category protected by federal, state and / or local law.
