The New York Times is hiring: Graphics/Multimedia Editor in New York
The New York Times, New York, NY, United States, 10261
The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.
Job Description
The Graphics department at The New York Times is looking to hire an experienced visual journalist to report, write, design and code graphics and multimedia stories, including the presentation of statistical visualizations, video, photography and animation.
You will be responsible for conceptualizing new lines of reporting, analyzing data to find stories, and collaborating with other journalists from around the newsroom to create original visual journalism. You should have a demonstrated ability to create graphics-focused coverage on breaking news and enterprise timelines, and have published a variety of visual forms. You should also exercise journalistic judgment, visual creativity and innovation while ensuring the accuracy, clarity and validity of the content published.
Applications should include links to a portfolio or work samples to demonstrate the creation of visual journalism. A cover letter describing your role in specific projects is a plus.
Basic Qualifications:
- 5+ years of relevant professional experience
- Expertise in development of interactive graphics or Web sites, including HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- Skill in interface design and information graphic design
- Extensive experience reporting and producing visual journalism
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to meet deadlines and to adapt to change in a daily, unpredictable news production environment
- Curiosity and interest in the news, and in finding innovative approaches to telling stories
- Experience working collaboratively with members of a mixed-media team
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule
- Must be able to make quick decisions under deadlines and a high-pressure newsroom environment
This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
The annual base pay salary for this role is between $109,521.19 and $136,000.00.
The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit
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