Fellow, Print News Design

The New York Times•New York, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join The New York Times’ 2027 Fellowship class as a print news designer in New York. The fellow will work with art directors and designers across news and feature sections to create engaging layouts and adapt digital-first content for print. The role calls for a portfolio demonstrating narrative and visual storytelling through typography, photography, illustration and page architecture, as well as strong problem-solving, learning, communication and collaboration skills and an interest in journalism across subject areas. This is an in-office position with regular attendance four days per week. Some remote work may be possible under departmental guidance. The fellow may need 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. There is no guarantee of a full-time position after the fellowship.

Requirements

No more than five years of full-time, professional photojournalism experience, excluding internships.
Visual judgment and design competency in typography, layout, photo editing, color and reader behavior.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and/or Figma.
A portfolio demonstrating design work and narrative and visual storytelling.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with editors, photo editors and fellow designers.
Authorization 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 that can be extended with Optional Practical Training.
Applicants must submit a résumé, cover letter and portfolio link.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a collaborative environment and articulating the reasons behind design decisions.
Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to change in an unpredictable news and production environment.
Curiosity and interest in the news, and in finding innovative approaches to telling stories.
A record of multiple news or visual internships or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Edit, design and produce impactful, functional newspaper pages that ensure the accuracy and clarity of journalism in the print newspaper.
Create print versions of digitally native multimedia stories, such as interactive graphics and video-driven investigations.
Use editorial and visual judgment to ensure that impact is commensurate with editorial value.
Participate in training and social programs designed for the fellowship.
Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom.
Demonstrate support for journalistic independence and a strong commitment to the mission of seeking the truth and helping people understand the world.

Benefits

Potential variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock, depending on role.
Medical, dental and vision benefits may be available.
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.