Graphics Multimedia Editor

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. 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 Washington, DC or 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 media Experience 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.

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Additional Compensation and Benefits 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, employee stock purchase 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. The annual base pay range for this role is between:

$113,945.85 — $136,000 USD

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