$113,946 – $136,000
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What this role is
The New York Times Graphics department seeks an experienced visual journalist to produce breaking news graphics, maps, interactive visualizations, and multimedia stories on deadline. This role combines rapid-response news execution with opportunities for deeper visual storytelling, working collaboratively across the newsroom.
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What they ask for
Required
- 5+ years producing, reporting, or editing visual journalism or news graphics
- Proven ability to identify visual opportunities and deliver graphics quickly in breaking news environments
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma and front-end web tools (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Experience with data reporting, interface design, and information graphics
Nice to have
- Strong news judgment and written and oral communication skills
- Familiarity with interactive web frameworks like Svelte, web mapping/GIS tools, and ai2html
- Experience integrating video, photography, and animation into news coverage
- Ability to manage multiple fast-moving projects under tight deadlines
- Willingness to work regular weekend shifts