About the role#
As an Opinion Design fellow, you will join the 2027 New York Times Fellowship class in New York. You will support editorial and creative teams to produce and promote digital Opinion journalism. This role involves assisting design leads in shaping stories and creating visuals that help ideas connect with audiences on site and across social media. You will also work with art directors to create and commission illustrations for articles.
What you'll do#
- Conceptualize and create visual experiences across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and emerging platforms.
- Translate editorial ideas into motion, video, audio and digital design interactives.
- Experiment with visual storytelling, formats and design approaches to engage new audiences.
- Contribute to creative ideation, visual development and art direction.
- Pitch ideas and collaborate with editors, illustrators and photographers.
- Develop work within established design systems while exploring opportunities to evolve them.
- Document and archive creative work and processes.
- Participate in training and social programs designed for the fellowship.
- Demonstrate support for journalistic independence and the mission to seek the truth.
What you'll need#
- No more than five years of full-time, professional journalism experience, excluding internships.
- A self-directed, adaptable approach to developing creative solutions.
- Strong understanding of social media branding, platforms and best practices.
- A portfolio demonstrating visual storytelling, design craft, conceptual illustration and collage.
- Proficiency in After Effects, Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Ability to work within and extend established brand systems.
- A record of multiple journalism internships or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of digital design experience and previous art direction experience.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site position in New York, NY, with regular attendance required four days each week. Some flexibility to work remotely may exist per departmental guidance.
- You may be required to work some nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
- The fellowship begins on or about June 7, 2027, and ends on May 26, 2028.
- This position is full-time and paid with an annual base pay of $82,414.80.
- We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role.
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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