The New York Times is hiring: Assistant Editor, Motion Graphics in New York

Assistant Editor, Motion Graphics

The New York Times

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Independent journalism is at the heart of all we do. We operate a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries, and we focus deeply on how our readers experience our journalism across print, audio, digital, and app platforms.

Overview

We are expanding our video journalism and seeking a motion graphics lead to oversee and elevate visual storytelling across our video work. In this role, you will collaborate with Video and Graphics leadership, manage a team of visual editors and designers, and serve as a go‑to resource for editorial guidance and constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of visual editors and designers.
• Provide day‑to‑day visual oversight on motion graphics within our video journalism.
• Lead the creation of original motion sequences for linear video that enhance explanatory power.
• Leverage the best work from the Graphics department to differentiate linear video.
• Guide motion graphics editors to bring The Times’s graphics standards to the work and coordinate review processes with Graphics leadership.
• Engage with Design leadership and the Creative Director, Video on best design practices for video.
• Establish systems and workflows that ensure the team upholds visual and journalistic standards with motion graphics.
• Prioritize documentation of best practices and routines.
• Help drive the visual evolution of newsroom video, crafting and building identity across platforms.
• Measure success by combining editorial and visual judgment with data and audience feedback on engagement, growth, and reader responses.
• Prepare the team to respond quickly to breaking news.
• Demonstrate commitment to journalistic independence and The Times’s mission to seek truth and help people understand the world.
• Report directly to the head of Digital News Design.

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of design experience, including collaborative design and project management for visual journalism.
• Management experience.
• Proven experience producing and editing news graphics and motion work.
• Deep understanding of evolving video trends on mainstream and emerging social channels.
• Knowledge of digital tools and content management systems.
• Track record of developing successful visual approaches for a range of platforms.
• Understanding of video editing and production workflows.
• A refined visual design sensibility; hierarchy, typography, color, and space.
• Well‑versed in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Figma.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong news judgement and a track record of working in news journalism.
• Design background at a major news organization.
• Command of the variety of video sources, including wire services, UGC, archival footage, motion graphics, and original footage.
• Experience collaborating to develop formats for video journalism on a range of platforms.
• Strong organizational and collaborative talents.
• Strong communication and diplomatic skills.
• A passion for video storytelling and breaking news, feature, and enterprise journalism.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects on a variety of timelines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexibility to work extended hours.

Compensation

The annual base pay range for this role is $145,000 – $170,000 USD.

Location and Work Hours

This is an in‑office position based in New York City. Regular attendance in the office is required four days each week. Some flexibility to work remotely may be available per departmental guidance.

EEO Statement

The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic. All applications will be considered on merit without regard to legally protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com.

How to Apply

Apply at the official New York Times careers site. For questions about this posting, please contact us at the email above.

Job ID

REQ-019139