About the role#
As a Graphics fellow, you will report, write, design, and code visual stories. You will work with the Graphics desk to create statistical visualizations, video, photography, and animation for both daily news and enterprise projects. This fellowship is a full-time, paid position based in New York City for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Respond quickly to breaking news.
- Report on stories to produce visual and data-based multimedia journalism.
- Design and build graphics using web-based markup and coding languages.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom.
- Participate in training and social programs designed for the fellowship.
- Demonstrate support for the mission of seeking the truth and helping people understand the world.
What you'll need#
- No more than five years of full-time, professional journalism experience, excluding internships.
- A portfolio demonstrating experience with news graphics or interactive visualizations.
- 2+ years of experience with graphics tools and software, such as D3.js, R, JavaScript, Python, HTML/CSS, and GIS.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator, or Figma.
- Skill in interface design and information graphic design.
- A record of multiple news or visual internships or equivalent experience.
- Curiosity about the news and an interest in finding innovative approaches to storytelling.
- Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to an unpredictable production environment.
- Experience working collaboratively with members of a mixed-media team.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Modality: This is an on-site, hybrid role. You will be expected in the office four days each week, with potential for some remote flexibility per departmental guidance.
- Schedule: You may be required to work some nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Compensation: The annual base pay for this role is $82,414.80.
- Sponsorship: We will not sponsor work visas for this fellowship.
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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