Editorial Design Intern, Wirecutter
About The Position
Wirecutter, The New York Times’ product recommendation service, tests and reports on products to help readers make informed shopping decisions. It operates with editorial independence, publishing recommendations only after writers and editors determine products are the best through rigorous reporting and testing. The Editorial Design Intern will join Wirecutter’s creative team, learn how its editorial organization works, and collaborate with different teams throughout the creative process. The role includes creating production-ready visuals for social media, design templates, and infographics; contributing to editorial illustration and visual storytelling ideas; and assisting Wirecutter photographers in the photo studio. Applicants should provide a resume and a portfolio of illustration or graphic design projects. The internship lasts 10 weeks, begins June 7, 2027, and is based in New York City in a hybrid work arrangement. Interns work 40 hours per week. Pay is $20 per hour.
Requirements
- Be an undergraduate, graduate, or recent graduate student majoring in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Media, or a related field.
- Have proficiency in Figma, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Demonstrate conceptual creative problem-solving in a portfolio of design or illustration work.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in service journalism and project management.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person and remotely.
- Organization, attention to detail, and analytical ability.
- Comfort presenting ideas and solutions to managers and colleagues.
- Close attention to detail in design execution and craft.
Responsibilities
- Create production-ready visuals for social media, design templates, and infographics.
- Contribute to creative ideation for editorial illustration and visual storytelling projects.
- Assist Wirecutter photographers on-set in the photo studio.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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