At Hearst Newspapers, Courtlyn Jones served as the Special Sections Designer, leading the visual development of unique editorial-advertorial hybrids within the print publication. Her primary focus was to create magazine-style spreads embedded within traditional newspaper layouts, blending advertisements seamlessly into news content through thoughtful editorial design.

In addition to print, Courtlyn also contributed to the design and production of digital marketing assets and social media ads, ensuring cohesive, multi-platform storytelling.