New York Times

Graphics Multimedia Editor

New York Times$113K — $136K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for interactive graphics development
  • Strong background in information design and interface design
  • Extensive experience producing visual journalism across various platforms
  • Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator or equivalent software

Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize and execute innovative visual storytelling approaches
  • Analyze data for news coverage with a focus on visual elements
  • Design and develop both static and interactive visualizations
  • Collaborate with journalists across the Graphics department and newsroom
  • Approach problem-solving with curiosity and adaptability
  • Champion the values of journalistic independence and truth-seeking in your work
  • Report to a deputy in the Graphics team

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
  • Company-matching 401(k) plan
  • Paid vacation and sick days
  • Paid parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Full 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. The Graphics department is a diverse group of journalists and visual thinkers with creative backgrounds ranging from architecture to cartography to computer science. We are curious about all kinds of things and seek to find individuals who bring their own curiosity to bear in creative approaches to storytelling. This is an in-office position based in New York and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance. Applications should include links to a portfolio or work samples to demonstrate the creation of visual journalism. Please feel free to describe your role in specific projects in your cover letter. Responsibilities: - Conceptualize, sketch and execute new visual approaches to news coverage - Report and analyze data to cover news stories with a visual emphasis - Design and build interactive and static visualizations - Collaborate with other journalists in Graphics and the wider newsroom to create ambitious journalism with impact - Bring a curious mindset and a willingness to find timely solutions to challenging problems in a dynamic news environment - Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world. - You will report to a deputy on Graphics. Basic Qualifications: - 5+ years of relevant professional experience - Expertise in developing interactive graphics or websites, including HTML, CSS and JavaScript - Experience with interface design and information graphic design - Extensive experience reporting and producing visual journalism or other visual mediaExperience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, or equivalent such as Figma Preferred Qualifications: - Curiosity and interest in the news, and in finding innovative approaches to telling stories - Ability to meet deadlines and to adapt to change in a daily, unpredictable news production environment - Experience working collaboratively with members of a mixed-media team - Willingness to work a flexible schedule This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY. REQ-020087 The annual base pay range for this role is between: $113,945.85-$136,000 USD For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

About New York Times

The New York Times Company is an American mass media company that publishes the The New York Times newspaper. The company also owns other media outlets such as The New York Times International Edition, The New York Times Book Review, and The New York Times Magazine. The New York Times Company is also involved in digital media, owning websites such as NYTimes.com, Cooking, and Wirecutter. The company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in New York City.
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