Fellow, Digital News Design

The role

You will work as an editor in Digital News Design at the intersection of technology, design and journalism. You will create rich story experiences for breaking news and enterprise projects across multiple platforms.

What you will do

• Work under the direction of staff designers and editors to conceptualize, sketch, design and/or develop digital story formats
• Organize and update newsroom design projects, templates and systems
• Edit and produce visual assets for social/off-platform channels
• Help with the design, production and editing of internal training and communication materials
• Participate in training and social programs designed for the fellowship
• Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom
• Demonstrate support and understanding of journalistic independence and the mission to seek the truth

Required qualifications

• No more than five years of full-time, professional journalism experience, excluding internships
• Interest in visual and interactive storytelling and user experience
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and/or Figma
• A portfolio demonstrating digital design work

Nice to have

• Previous news or visual internships, or equivalent experience
• Strong design work including an understanding of storytelling techniques and a smart UX sensibility
• Experience with web development technologies
• 2+ years of experience working with design tools and software, including JavaScript, HTML/CSS and Github
• Experience with video, audio, photography, illustration, server-side technologies and/or game mechanics
• Interest in the news and in finding innovative approaches to telling stories
• Experience working collaboratively with members of a mixed-media team
• Ability to adapt to change in an unpredictable news and production environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development programs
• Possible eligibility for annual bonus and restricted stock

Before you apply

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Will not sponsor work visas
• Will consider applicants with valid work authorization or a valid student visa that can be extended with Optional Practical Training
• You may apply to only one fellowship position per year
• Must upload a résumé, cover letter, and a link to a portfolio

About the company

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world through independent journalism.