Fellow, Digital News Design
About The Position
The New York Times is hiring an editor for its 2027 Fellowship class in Digital News Design in New York. The fellowship sits at the intersection of technology, design and journalism. Working with reporters, editors, designers and developers, the fellow will refine their skills in shaping visual journalism and create rich story experiences for projects ranging from breaking news to enterprise across multiple platforms. The successful candidate is a quick learner with creative ideas who can succeed under deadlines. This is an in-office position requiring regular attendance four days each week, with some possible flexibility to work remotely under departmental guidance. The fellow may be required to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed. The program is expected to begin on or about June 7, 2027, and end on May 26, 2028, subject to satisfactory performance. Completion does not guarantee a full-time position.
Requirements
- 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 Haves
- Previous news or visual internships, or equivalent experience.
- Strong design work, including an understanding of storytelling techniques and a smart UX sensibility, and experience with web development technologies.
- Two or more 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.
Responsibilities
- Work under the direction of staff designers and editors to conceptualize, sketch, design and/or develop different digital story formats.
- Organize and update newsroom design projects, templates and systems.
- Edit and produce visual assets for social and off-platform channels.
- Help design, produce and edit internal training and communication materials related to design and storytelling.
- Participate in training and social programs designed for the fellowship.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom.
- Demonstrate support for journalistic independence and commitment to the mission of seeking the truth and helping people understand the world.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision benefits may be available, depending on the role.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s) may be available.
- Company-matching 401(k) plan may be available.
- Employee stock purchase plan may be available.
- Paid vacation may be available.
- Paid sick days may be available.
- Paid parental leave may be available.
- Tuition reimbursement may be available.
- Professional development programs may be available.
- Variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock, may be available depending on the role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
