About the role#
The New York Times is seeking a Fellow for Print News Design to join the 2027 fellowship class in New York. This role focuses on the intersection of visual storytelling and journalism. You will work alongside art directors and designers to create layouts for news and feature sections. The position involves adapting digital-first content for a print audience using typography, photography, illustration, and page architecture. This is a full-time, paid fellowship.
What you'll do#
- Edit, design, and produce newspaper pages that maintain the accuracy and clarity of our journalism.
- Create print versions of digitally native multimedia stories, including interactive graphics and video-driven investigations.
- Use editorial and visual judgment to ensure design impact aligns with editorial value.
- Collaborate with colleagues throughout the newsroom, including editors and photo editors.
- Participate in fellowship training and social programs.
- Demonstrate support for the value of journalistic independence.
What you'll need#
- A portfolio demonstrating talent in narrative and visual storytelling.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and/or Figma.
- Visual judgment and design competency in typography, layout, photo editing, color, and reader behavior.
- A record of multiple news or visual internships or equivalent experience.
- No more than five years of full-time, professional photojournalism experience, excluding internships.
- Ability to articulate the reasons behind your design decisions.
- Experience working in a collaborative environment.
- Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changes in an unpredictable production environment.
- Curiosity and interest in news across all subject matters.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY.
- Work Modality: This is an on-site position with regular attendance required four days each week. Some flexibility to work remotely may be available per departmental guidance.
- Schedule: You may be required to work some nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Term: Summer 2027 start date.
- 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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