Fellow, Opinion Design

The role

As a digital designer in the Opinion section, you will support editorial and creative teams in producing and promoting digital Opinion journalism. You will create visual experiences across social media platforms and assist in shaping stories and commissioning illustrations.

What you will do

• Conceptualize and create visual experiences across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and emerging platforms
• Translate editorial ideas into compelling motion, video, audio and digital design interactives
• Experiment with visual storytelling, formats and design approaches to engage new audiences
• Contribute to creative ideation, visual development and art direction
• Pitch ideas and collaborate with editors, illustrators, and photographers
• Develop work within established design systems while exploring opportunities to evolve them
• Document and archive creative work and processes to support the broader team
• Participate in training and social programs designed for the fellowship
• 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
• Self-directed, adaptable designer who can quickly develop creative solutions
• Strong understanding of social media branding, platforms and best practices
• Portfolio demonstrating visual storytelling and design craft
• Proficiency in After Effects, Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to work within and extend established brand systems
• Authorized to work in the United States

Nice to have

• Record of multiple journalism internships, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of digital design experience
• Previous art direction experience
• Portfolio demonstrating conceptual illustration and collage

Benefits

• Annual bonus and restricted stock
• 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

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Will not sponsor work visas
• Can 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.