JOBS: Systems editor in Des Moines

The Des Moines Register is hiring a systems editor to manage newsroom technical operations, supervise staff training, and oversee IT infrastructure for the 179,000-circulation newspaper. The position requires a bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of newsroom technology experience, with proficiency in multiple publishing systems and platforms.

The Des Moines Register seeks a systems editor, part of the newsroom's management team, to supervise daily newsroom technical operations and planning.

The Register uses an SII/Coyote editing system, Quark pagination, networked Mac and IBM/Windows computers, a Digicol archive system, Photoshop and AP/Leaf imaging systems and Cumulus archiving.

The systems editor leads newsroom technology training, help-desk operations, installations and budgeting. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in journalism, computer science or related studies plus three to five years experience at a newsroom or periodical publisher. Work with Apple's OS, Windows, traditional front-end systems and modem communications is a must. Experience with SII Styl, Unix, AppleScript or Internet applications is an asset.

The Register is a Gannett paper with 179,000 daily circulation, 302,000 Sundays. Send a resume and cover letter to: David Rhein, Deputy Managing Editor, The Des Moines Register, 715 Locust St., Des Moines, IA 50313.