Graphics/Multimedia Editor, News

The role

A visual journalist will report, design, and create graphics and multimedia stories for breaking news. The role involves producing maps, charts, diagrams, and interactive graphics while collaborating with newsroom journalists.

What you will do

• Conceive, report, design, and publish breaking news graphics and multimedia stories.
• Design and build interactive and static visualizations.
• Collaborate with Graphics staff and journalists on major breaking news events.
• Conceptualize new lines of reporting and analyze data to discover visual stories.
• Share responsibility for regular weekend news graphics coverage.
• Demonstrate support and understanding of journalistic independence.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience producing, reporting, or editing visual journalism or news graphics.
• Proven track record of delivering effective graphics in a fast-paced breaking news environment.
• Expertise in visual software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma).
• Expertise in front-end web development tools (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Demonstrated experience with data reporting, interface design, and information graphics design.

Nice to have

• Excellent news judgment, strong written and oral communication skills, and ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with interactive web frameworks (such as Svelte), web mapping/GIS tools, and tools like ai2html.
• Experience integrating multimedia elements such as video, photography, and animation into news coverage.
• Experience prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple fast-moving visual projects under tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to work a schedule that includes regular weekend shifts.

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

Before you apply

• Applications should include links to a portfolio or work samples.
• Submit your own work and do not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process.

About the company

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