Graphic Design Coordinator and Production Coordinator

Position Title: Graphic Design & Production Coordinator  

Status: Full-time, in office. 

Salary: $22-$26/hr.

About this role: 

The Graphic Designer & Production Coordinator is responsible for quickly and efficiently designing newspaper and publication pages, placing editorial content, ads, photos and graphics, and preparing accurate, press-ready files by deadline. This role also supports print and digital advertising, marketing materials, social media graphics and publication promotions while working closely with editorial and sales teams. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design and assemble newspaper, magazine and specialty publication pages in Adobe InDesign with speed, accuracy and strong visual judgment. 
• Prepare press-ready files, complete preflight checks and maintain production schedules to meet strict print deadlines. 
• Design print and digital ads, promotional materials, social media graphics, website graphics, event logos and e-newsletter assets. 
• Collaborate with advertisers and internal teams on revisions, deadlines, marketing campaigns and special publications. 

Qualifications 

• 2-3 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in newspaper, magazine or print publishing. 
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign , Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat).  
• Google Ad Manager experience preferred. 
• Strong publication design, typography, organization, communication and deadline-management skills. 

About us 

The Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business, established in 2002, was named the Small Business of the Year in 2026 by the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce. We are an award-winning publication, earning national awards for our design work and journalism for the past three years in a row. We are a small, passionate team striving to help the Mid-Columbia region build a stronger economy and a more vibrant community – and we have fun doing it. 

We are part of Cowles Co., a family-owned and -operated multi-business organization with a heart for the community we serve and our employees. We are proud to offer: 

A friendly, supportive and professional team atmosphere. 

Competitive wages and benefits that include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, Employee Assistance Programs, and more. 

We believe work-life balance is key to continued success, and we offer vacation time, sick time, paid and floating holidays. 

How to apply 

Submit a resume and design samples to kristina@tcjournal.biz 

Cowles Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.