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The Onion is America's Finest News Source.

The Fellowship is a six-month-long intensive and esteemed program that has produced The Onion’s current graphics team and a vast majority of former artists. For the duration of a Fellow’s time with the staff, they participate in The Onion’s entire editorial art process and are treated as a member of the graphics team in terms of workload and the opportunity to contribute a wide range of visual projects. The publication of a Fellow’s material is always contingent on quality. All Fellows are salaried and receive benefits. Candidates must be located in, or willing to relocate to, Chicago, IL for the duration of the Fellowship. This is a full-time, in-office position.  

Fellows are fully dedicated to use their skills in illustration, design, and creative problem solving to elevate The Onion’s award-winning content across all verticals including but not limited to The Onion, Onion Sports, editorial video, features, and any special projects (books, live events, etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

• Image aggregation and photo searching across multiple stock image resource sites
• Image generation with photo manipulation, photography, illustration, and/or design
• Assist in timely assignments delegated daily
• Attend all team meetings
• Additional duties as assigned

Ideal Candidate Skills & Experiences:

• Familiarity with The Onion’s visual style 
• Strong skills in creative software, especially Adobe Photoshop
• Experience with photography a plus
• Ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Articulate the intent and process of their work in one-on-one and group settings
• Collaborate with other artists to ensure cohesive visual execution
• Capacity to work under and meet tight deadlines

Compensation And Benefits

• $35,000, paid on a semi-monthly payroll schedule (or the equivalent to $70,000 per year)
• Full eligibility for our benefits offering, including Medical, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance. (We fully cover the cost of our base medical insurance for the employee.) We also offer Unlimited PTO, in consultation with your Manager.

There is  one fellowship position available this session.

Why Join Us at The Onion?

The Onion can provide an exceedingly rare opportunity to join a venerated brand that is in the midst of a cultural rebirth. Under the direction of new, motivated ownership, the entire operation is undergoing a revitalization–within the creative team that drives the entire company and beyond. If working for the premiere satirical news organization in the world while having the opportunity to both shore up its foundation and shape its future for decades to come sounds intriguing, this could be the role for you.

Please attach your resume in the application flow as well as a cover letter containing:

• A brief, one-paragraph cover letter touching on your experience and the diverse viewpoint you would bring to the position
• A link to your online portfolio

Applicants that are short-listed after initial interview will be contacted and assigned a short test assignment to give The Onion Graphics Team insight into how they would approach common assignments. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, June 5 at 5 p.m. Central time