Visual Editor, Special Projects

The New York Times•New York, NY

9d•$160,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The New York Times Projects & Initiatives team develops journalism using innovative reporting and packaging techniques, including visual formats, audience engagement and reporting approaches. The Visual Editor, Special Projects, will conceive, commission and edit special projects across story forms, leading both large-scale and quick-turnaround visual projects. The role connects the newsroom with the business side, Research and Development, and subbrands, and collaborates with colleagues and external partners to create ambitious visual and multimedia journalism while upholding Times values and journalistic independence. The position calls for strong journalistic and digital instincts, an entrepreneurial mindset, sound editorial judgment, creativity and meticulous attention to detail. The editor will help translate editorial ideas into compelling visual concepts, foster experimentation with technology and new story forms, and coordinate multidisciplinary contributors from idea development through publication. This is an in-office position based in New York, with regular attendance four days per week and some possible flexibility to work remotely according to departmental guidance.

Requirements

At least 7 years of editing experience in a newsroom environment, with a focus on visual journalism.
Substantive experience in at least one visual journalism discipline: design, information graphics, video journalism or photojournalism.
Demonstrated ability to conceive and create compelling stories incorporating video, photography, text and audio.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
Strong editorial judgment and design sensibility, with the ability to translate editorial priorities into compelling or innovative multimedia storytelling.
Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Premiere.
Technical and visual resourcefulness, including the ability to assess emerging technologies for their relevance to journalism and potential journalistic outcomes.
Entrepreneurial and strategic mindset, with strong journalistic and digital instincts.
Deep understanding of the values of Times journalism and evolving visual storytelling.

Nice To Haves

Management experience.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule as news demands.
Passion for journalism across coverage areas.
Experience meeting deadlines and adapting to change in a daily, unpredictable news production environment.
Exceptional organizational and diplomatic skills to bring together disparate groups.

Responsibilities

Conceive, commission and edit special projects in a variety of story forms.
Lead and coordinate large-scale and quick-turnaround visual projects that align with the Special Projects mission and incorporate opportunities for technological experimentation.
Serve as a nexus between the newsroom, the business side, R&D and subbrands, aligning ambitions, priorities and major opportunities across these groups.
Engage with business and advertising colleagues on confidential commercial partnerships and weigh commercial interests as a feature of the presentation of editorial content.
Work with freelance staff, visual journalism desks, other newsroom departments, the R&D team and outside organizations to deliver ambitious visual projects.
Manage the work of staff and freelance reporters and other contributors.
Work with Projects and Initiatives leadership to shape editorial ideas into visual and multimedia story opportunities.
Act as a point person and project manager for multimedia projects by calling meetings, setting deadlines, providing feedback and supporting development.
Collaborate with editors on other desks and with video, photo and graphics editors, designers and art directors across the newsroom.
Help drive the desk to create new digital experiences and story forms.
Guide the team toward greater fluency in conceptualizing, editing and executing new story forms.
Exercise strong editorial judgment, consulting Times editors, standards and the legal department on ethical and legal questions.
Support and understand the value of journalistic independence and the mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Benefits

Variable pay may be available depending on role, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock.
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.