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Journalist, Graphics Intensive

The New York Times
Location
New York, NY
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Reporting
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 1+ year of demonstrated strong performance toward an undergraduate degree, or relevant professional experience
  • 2+ years of experience working with graphics tools and software, like D3.js, R, JavaScript, Python, HTML/CSS, GIS, and 3-D modeling software
  • Interest in data visualization, cartography or other forms of visual journalism and the skills to start producing work in these areas
  • Skill in interface design and information graphic design
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, or with design tools like Figma
  • A portfolio demonstrating experience with news graphics or interactive visualizations
Nice to have
  • News or visual internships or equivalent experience
  • Curiosity and interest in the news, and in finding innovative approaches to telling stories
  • Experience working independently, meet deadlines, and being attentive to detail in an unpredictable news cycle and a high-pressure newsroom environment
  • Experience working collaboratively with members of a team with diverse creative skills
  • Available to work some nights, weekends and holidays as the news cycle demands
What the job really is

The Journalist, Graphics Intensive role at The New York Times is a 12-week, full-time program aimed at mission-driven individuals with visual skills. Participants will work closely with journalists to produce visual and data-based multimedia journalism, design graphics, and collaborate across the newsroom while receiving training and feedback. This position is ideal for those interested in applying creative and technical skills to storytelling in a dynamic news environment.

Benefits
  • Variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
  • Company-matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid vacation
Things to weigh
  • In-person attendance required four days a week with some flexibility for remote work
  • No prior journalism experience required, but a strong desire to seek the truth is essential
  • The role may involve working under tight deadlines and in a high-pressure environment
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