Sports designer--Chicago Tribune

[Kellams]

Hi gang. We have an opening to be a designer in the Sports section of the Chicago Tribune. With all due respect to the rest of the country, there may be no better town in America to be involved in Sports. And if you're a designer for the Tribune Sports section, you're certainly involved. We're a CCI shop but don't let that scare you, InDesign and Quark gurus. You'll also have a Mac at your desk with all the usual tools you would expect. Send us your clips, links to your newspagedesigner Web page or anything else you have. We're looking to fill this job quick with a great candidate. Don't delay.

Contact:
Mike Kellams
Sports editor
Chicago Tribune
435 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
[email protected]

 

[boots]

Mike, thanks for letting the people know about the position. I have one question. With so much talk about cutbacks with the parent company, should one be concerned that they could be axed within say a year or two?

 

[Kellams]

We're not a union shop (no offense, I walked in Detroit in 95, been on both sides) so it's not based on seniority.

And I know everyone probably thinks this thought after each cut, but we're at what I would consider the barest minimum to get the paper out seven days a week. If this job goes, it's because they turned the lights out on all of us.

Mike

 

[Chi City 81]

Damn. I would have been all over this job about three months ago, although I wouldn't have had a chance. Good luck to all those who apply.

 

[boots]

We're not a union shop (no offense, I walked in Detroit in 95, been on both sides) so it's not based on seniority.

And I know everyone probably thinks this thought after each cut, but we're at what I would consider the barest minimum to get the paper out seven days a week. If this job goes, it's because they turned the lights out on all of us.

Mike

'95 in Detroit was more than ugly Mike. People are still hurting over that 12 years later and I know you know a few who I'm referring to.
Here's hoping they don't turn out the lights and say the party's over.

 

[Kellams]

One note I should have mentioned above: Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience working in Sports, be proficient in InDesign/Quark and Photoshop and know the AP stylebook.

 

[Chi City 81]

One note I should have mentioned above: Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience working in Sports, be proficient in InDesign/Quark and Photoshop and know the AP stylebook.

How much time do they get to memorize your stylebook?

And tell Sully the name of the song is Insane in the Brain, not Insane in the Membrane.

 

[Kellams]

Will do. Thanks for reading Hardball.

 

[Chi City 81]

Bump. Any news?

 

[satchmo]

I got the "thanks for your stuff, but we've got our quota of retarded staff members" email from them about three weeks ago, but that's it so far.

 

[Kellams]

FTR, I never said retarded.

Sorry I don't have much news on this. We're getting closer but I'm not in a spot to make anything definitive yet.

And I mean this sincerely: Thanks for your interest.

Mike

 

[NoOneYouKnow]

Mike,

Could you give some insight to this position, in terms of what you're looking for? Meaning, is this a lead design role or more of a supporting cast member?

Thanks for you input.

 

[Kellams]

We don't work that way. If it's your night to design the cover, you design it. And that opportunity is spread equally among our designers.

We do tend to get some help on special sections from our pals in the Grafix Department but that's mainly a result of the workload for our regular crew. It's not a must and certainly something we can adjust to if someone had an interest in doing something else.

But, in the day-to-day, if you work here, you do the guts and the glory.

Mike

 

[Kellams]

Hi gang. We've finally got a little news.

We have hired a Sports designer. Chad Merda from the Daily Southtown will start with us on Monday. Chad is a local kid, went to Eastern Illinois and has worked in the area for the entirety of his career. And he's a damn fine designer. We're excited to have him.

Thanks to everyone who expressed interest. I've kept all the materials on file and, as I said in the notes to applicants, you never when something might open up.

Mike

 

[Billy Pritchard]

Chad Merda from the Daily Southtown will start with us on Monday. Chad is a local kid, went to Eastern Illinois and has worked in the area for the entirety of his career. And he's a damn fine designer.

And his car gets 118 miles per gallon!
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/beaconnews/business/518082,2_3_AU21_VEGEFUEL_S1.article

 

[Bubbler]

DyePack's balls just dropped and he doesn't know why.

 

[Editude]

Don't know his work, but that's quite the leap to the Trib Tower from the Southtown.

 

[SEeditor]

I saw Chad's work online at newspagedesigner.com. The guy's very solid, has done some great stuff. Congrats, Chad.

 

[IGotQuestions]

Congrats. A paper I'd love to end up at someday.

 

[Gutter]

Chad Merda from the Daily Southtown will start with us on Monday. Chad is a local kid, went to Eastern Illinois and has worked in the area for the entirety of his career. And he's a damn fine designer.

And his car gets 118 miles per gallon!
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/beaconnews/business/518082,2_3_AU21_VEGEFUEL_S1.article

Need to get me one of those.