Senior Graphic Designer

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Copy Editor

TriStar Event Media, LLC, an industry-leading event publishing company, has an immediate opportunity for a copy editor to join the award-winning editorial team in our Overland Park office.

Experience editing medical content is a plus, but applicants with experience in a straight news environment will also be considered.

The ideal candidate must be comfortable proofing for grammar and consistency as well as massaging text to improve flow and clarity.

Full-time and part-time applicants will be considered. TriStar offers a robust compensation and benefits package as well as the opportunity to be part of a great team at one of the best places to work in Kansas City.

Freelance Medical Writer

A nationally recognized content leader in the healthcare association industry, TriStar Event Media is looking for experienced freelance medical / science writers to produce session news coverage for medical meetings.

Pre-meeting assignments involve interviewing speakers (researchers, trial investigators, clinicians, etc.) and writing session preview articles.

Meeting assignments involve attending sessions, as assigned, and writing summary / recap news articles on tight deadlines in TriStar’s onsite pressroom.

Recap articles are typically published within hours, so the ability to distill research news quickly is essential and exceptional writing skills are a must.

Working knowledge of AP style is required. TriStar covers some hybrid meetings where remote reporting may be possible, but the ability to travel to large convention cities (San Diego, Chicago, Washington DC, Orlando, etc.

is preferred. Experience covering medical meetings is a huge plus, but applicants with experience in a straight news environment will also be considered.

Experience reporting on medical research, particularly cancer research, is a plus.

Senior Graphic Designer

Honored as one of the best places to work in Kansas City by Ingram’s Magazine, TriStar Event Media has an immediate opening for an experienced and talented Senior Graphic Designer.

Our designers work with some of the largest and most highly regarded medical associations in the country alongside our project teams of writers, editors, and digital specialists.

Our business involves traveling to popular meeting cities across the country for onsite design and photography work, so you won’t be chained to your desk every day.

The successful candidate will work on multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines while maintaining high design standards in a fast-paced (and fun) environment.

We are currently seeking candidates with a strong foundation in newspaper and / or magazine design; however, thriving in this position requires a grasp of BOTH print and digital mediums.

Strong organizational skills and self-motivation are required, as our designers are responsible for managing their own workload.

Some client interaction may be required, and inter-departmental collaboration is essential.

Responsibilities

Print Projects : Working with other graphic designers, editors, salespeople, and production personnel from concept to completion, you will design, lay out, and send print publications to press.

This includes meeting magazines, daily newspapers, event programs, and planners.

Digital Projects : You will be responsible for the look and feel of websites, email campaigns, mobile app graphics, as well as web and social media graphics for our association partners.

You will work closely with our digital team to ensure cohesive branding across platforms.

• Marketing Projects : In addition to client work, you will be responsible for a variety of marketing materials, such as project proposals, reports, email marketing, and presentations that require great attention to detail.
• Seasonal travel in the spring and fall will be required, including some weekend work (Travel with a companion once a year, on us!).

Travel projects typically include onsite design work and live photography.

Senior designers may be tasked with assisting junior team members, including reviewing their work and / or delivering training as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related field with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience designing print publications, websites, email campaigns, social media and mobile app graphics, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Expert knowledge of typography rules and styles for publication design and layout.
• Talent and creativity to prepare designs, mockups, and artwork in accordance with internal and external branding guidelines while also meeting standards of the graphic arts and prepress industries.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends during association events (3 to 4 times per year).
• Photography experience.

Required Software Competencies

• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Id, Ai, Ps, Xd, Acrobat), Figma, Google Workspace tools, and Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with the following tools will support a smooth transition in the role : Trello, WordPress, Litmus, HubSpot, and Bugherd.
• Video editing experience is a plus, but not required.

Professional Skills

• Background that includes newspaper and / or magazine design highly desired.
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining a grace under pressure mentality.
• Desire to keep abreast of current design trends and software.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage the work of self and others.
• Ability to work on a team and independently.
• Strong focus on customer service.

Compensation and Benefits

TriStar offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package for full-time employees that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, one paid companion flight annually while traveling for work, compensation time for weekend work, and more.

We offer a hybrid work environment. The design team currently works in-office one day per week. Local candidates preferred.

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