Sports and Projects Designer, The Villages Daily Sun (The Villages, Florida)

The Villages Daily Sun, America’s fastest growing daily newspaper, is seeking a sports & projects designer to define the high-end of what is possible in community journalism. Join a high-octane team whose work is consistently recognized at the industry level – we snagged 10 SND awards this year and have been a finalist for SND's World's Best Designed Newspaper three of the past seven years.

We’re looking for a visual editor with experience presenting content across sections under deadline pressure. This position on our projects team also requires interfacing with newsroom leaders on multiple teams, so you must be comfortable contributing to a rigorous editing process.

Ours is a newsroom that values experimental thinking and the power of unconventional storytelling. We offer a generous newshole, impeccable print quality, current technology (fully Mac and Creative Suite shop) and leadership support that enable good visual journalists to become truly great.

We’re a 90-mile drive to the beach, Orlando’s theme parks and the historic neighborhoods of Gainesville and St. Augustine. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and access to a highly regarded charter school system in one of the state’s most idyllic settings.

You can see some of our philosophy on our tumblr page: vdailysun.tumblr.com

Then apply by sending a letter of introduction, a resume and portfolio to the attention of Associate Editor Matthew Fry at matthew.fry@thevillagesmedia.com. And then fill out the online application for the “production editor” position at TheVillages.com

 

Google Maps has the trip to Disney World only at 60 miles.

Somebody's trying to keep this sweet gig to themselves.

 

Counterpoint: Florida.

Super not sweet.

 

Sure, and just 15 minutes to Tahoe.

(Y’all are slipping. It was teed up for y’all.)

 

Dammit, you beat me to it!

 

Caveat emptor.

Old, White, and Right: The Politics of The Villages - The Bulwark

 

I’m definitely slipping in my old age.

 

Pickleball knowledge a must.

 

You'll fit right in at the Villages.

 

lol

 

Is the shuffleboard beat available?

 

The shuffleboard beat includes pickleball coverage.