USD 145000-170000/yr

Assistant Editor, Motion Graphics

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Key Responsibilities

Manage a team of visual editors and designers. Provide day-to-day visual oversight on motion graphics within our video journalism.

Requirements Summary

8+ years of design experience, including collaborative design and project management for visual journalism. Management experience.

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The New York Times is continuing to expand its video journalism, identifying compelling visual stories across the depth and breadth of our report. We showcase the expertise of Times journalists on-camera, share urgent news updates, produce on-the-ground reporting and pioneering Visual Investigations, and translate our industry leading audio journalism into video podcasts.

Working under the Editor of Digital News Design, you will work in collaboration with Video and Graphics leadership to oversee motion graphics across the breadth of our video work, with an eye toward a coherent style that is responsive to the editorial needs of individual stories and formats. You have strong news judgement and story sense — and you're adept at directing motion graphics and other visual elements to craft the strongest and most impactful journalism on and off platform.

You'll serve as a go-to resource for colleagues, providing editorial guidance and constructive feedback, and must be comfortable enforcing deadlines and working in a fast-paced newsroom.

This is an in-office position based in New York and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.

Responsibilities

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  • 8+ years of design experience, including collaborative design and project management for visual journalism.

  • Management experience.

  • Proven experience producing and editing news graphics and motion work.

  • Deep understanding of evolving video trends on mainstream and emerging social channels.

  • Knowledge of digital tools and programs, including content management systems.

  • Track record of developing successful visual approaches for a range of platforms.

  • Understanding of video editing and production workflows.

  • A refined visual design sensibility; hierarchy, typography, color, space.

  • Well-versed in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Figma.

Requirements

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  • Strong news judgement, and a track record of working in news journalism.

  • Design background at a major news organization.

  • Command of the variety of video sources, including wire services, UGC, archival footage, motion graphics, and original footage.

  • Experience working collaboratively to develop formats for video journalism on a range of platforms.

  • Strong organizational and collaborative talents.

  • Strong communication and diplomatic skills.

  • A passion for video storytelling and breaking news, feature and enterprise journalism.

  • Comfortable managing multiple projects on a variety of timelines in a fast-paced and often challenging environment.

  • Flexibility to work extended hours.

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The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$145,000$170,000 USD

For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. 

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all  backgrounds to apply.

We are  an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.  The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here

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Assistant Editor, Motion GraphicsUSD 145000-170000