About the role#
We are looking for an intern to join our creative team at Wirecutter. You will learn how our editorial organization functions and work with various teams to participate in our design process. This is a 10-week summer internship starting June 7, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Create production-ready visuals for social media, design templates, and infographics.
- Contribute to creative ideation for editorial illustration and visual storytelling projects.
- Assist Wirecutter photographers on-set in the photo studio.
What you'll need#
- Undergraduate, graduate, or recent graduate status in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Media, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- A portfolio of design or illustration work that demonstrates conceptual creative problem solving.
- Interest in service journalism and project management.
- Ability to communicate effectively in-person and remotely.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and detail-oriented skills.
- Comfort presenting ideas and solutions to managers and colleagues.
- A focus on detail in design execution and craft.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- Pay: $20.00 per hour.
About The New York Times
The New York Times is a newspaper publishing company based in New York City. It was founded in 1851 and currently operates as a public company. The organization employs over 14,000 people to produce journalism and digital products for its readers. Its operations are centered at 620 Eighth Avenue.
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