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$105,000 – $135,000
Listed on The Atlantic’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
The Atlantic seeks a senior art director to lead visual journalism across its newsroom, managing designers while creating original editorial illustrations and commissioning work from contributors. This role suits an experienced visual storyteller comfortable mentoring others and maintaining consistent design standards in a fast-paced news environment.
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What they ask for
Required
- 10+ years in editorial design, illustration, digital media, or related field
- Experience managing art directors or designers in journalism or news
- Strong portfolio demonstrating visual storytelling
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience maintaining brand identities across platforms
- Clear and effective communication
Nice to have
- Motion graphics experience
- Video editing experience