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News Designer, Print (Temp) Job at The New York Times Company in New York

The New York Times Company, New York, NY, US, 10261

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Staff Editor Location: New York, NY – In‑office (4 days per week), with potential remote flexibility per departmental guidance. Pay: $62.61–$63.19 per hour (Hourly rate of base pay for this role). Employment type: Temporary • Seniority level: Mid‑Senior Level • Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing • Industry: Newspaper Publishing Responsibilities Track publication plans from the reporting desks at The Times. Make judgments on which articles merit priority in the newspaper and how much space to give them, organizing the news sections by subject matter while managing deadline requirements. Reimagine a digital story presentation for print, including how an interactive or video can be made accessible and engaging in the newspaper or how a story with text scrolling through images can be converted into a print layout. Work with multiple assigning desks as part of the planning and design process. Demonstrate support for our commitment to journalistic independence and a strong mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Report to the Design Director of Print News and the Editor of Newspaper Production. Basic Qualifications 4+ years of design experience in a newsroom environment. A portfolio of story‑driven work that demonstrates sound news judgment and strong design skill, with a clear grasp of impact, typographic voice, layout, color, and story proportion. Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, and familiarity with Illustrator. Preferred Qualifications Ability to collaborate with colleagues of diverse backgrounds and varying technical levels. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience selecting, editing, and preparing imagery for press. Adaptability to changes during the evening under tight deadlines. Experience in feature design, art direction, and planning/assembling special sections (bonus). Experience with CUE Print or CCI Newsgate (bonus). Additional Information This position is represented by the NewsGuild of New York. REQ-018784 Equal Opportunity Employer The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. We embrace a diverse workforce across all levels of the organization and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights Poster is available here. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com. The Company encourages applicants with criminal histories to apply and will consider them in accordance with applicable “Fair Chance” laws. Privacy & Fraud Warning Please beware of fraudulent job postings. All legitimate opportunities are posted through The New York Times careers site. The company will not request financial information or payment from applicants. Report any suspected fraudulent posting to NYTapplicants@nytimes.com or file a report with the Federal Trade Commission or your state attorney general. #J-18808-Ljbffr