Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, design and produce visual assets for third-party platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and Instagram, working within predefined brand guidelines and systems
• Contribute to the creative ideation and art direction of Times Opinion journalism
• Contribute to expanding audience reach for Opinion journalism through video, audio and immersive digital design
• Participate in training and social programs designed for the fellowship
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Opinion section
• Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world

Basic Qualifications

• No more than five years of full-time, professional journalism experience, excluding internships
• A design portfolio with an eye toward storytelling
• Proficiency in motion design and After Effects
• Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
• Can work within pre-existing brand guidelines and systems
• An interest in news (social, cultural and political) and the ability to collaborate with a range of editors, writers and photographers

Preferred Qualifications

• Record of multiple journalism internships, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of digital design experience
• Previous art direction experience
• Portfolio demonstrating conceptual illustration and collage