Fellow, Opinion Design
About The Position
The New York Times seeks a digital designer to join the 2027 Fellowship class in its Opinion section in New York. The fellow will support editorial and creative teams in producing and promoting digital Opinion journalism, helping readers understand, navigate and engage with important conversations. The work includes assisting design leads in shaping stories and creating visuals for the site and social media, and working with art directors to create and commission illustrations for articles. The role calls for an interest in social, cultural and political news; the ability to collaborate with editors, writers and photographers; a strong design foundation and storytelling instincts; and working knowledge of motion graphics. Opinion is separate from the newsroom. This is an in-office position with attendance four days each week, with some possibility of remote work according to departmental guidance. Nights, weekends and holidays may be required as needed. The fellowship is scheduled to begin on or about June 7, 2027, and end on May 26, 2028, subject to satisfactory performance. There is no guarantee of a full-time position after the program. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the company will not sponsor work visas for the fellowship, but will consider applicants with valid work authorization or a valid student visa extendable through Optional Practical Training.
Requirements
- 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.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States; work visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Record of multiple journalism internships, or equivalent experience.
- Three or more years of digital design experience.
- Previous art direction experience.
- Portfolio demonstrating conceptual illustration and collage.
Responsibilities
- 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 for journalistic independence and commitment to the mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision benefits may be available, depending on role.
- 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.
- Variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock, may be available depending on role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
