Fellow, Digitial News Design Job at The New York Times Company in New York

Join to apply for the Fellow, Digital News Design role at The New York Times Company Office: New York, NY Department: Reporting The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world‑renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world‑class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. Join the 2026 New York Times Fellowship class as an editor in Digital News Design in New York. This fellowship sits at the intersection of technology, design and journalism. You will work with reporters, editors, designers and developers to refine your skills as a shaper of visual journalism. You will create rich story experiences for a range of projects, including breaking news and enterprise, across multiple platforms. You are a quick learner with creative ideas and succeed under deadlines. This is an in‑office position and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance. You may be required to work some nights, weekends and holidays as needed. Responsibilities Work under the direction of staff designers and editors in the conceptualization, sketching, design and/or development of different digital story formats. Organize and update newsroom design projects, templates and systems. Edit and produce visual assets for social/off‑platform channels. Help with the design, production and editing of internal training and communication materials related to design and storytelling. Participate in training and social programs designed for the fellowship. Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom. 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. Interest in visual and interactive storytelling and user experience. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and/or Figma. A portfolio demonstrating digital design work. Preferred Qualifications Previous news or visual internships, or equivalent experience. Strong design work — including an understanding of storytelling techniques and a smart UX sensibility — and experience with web development technologies. 2+ years of experience working with design tools and software, including JavaScript, HTML/CSS and Github. Experience with video, audio, photography, illustration, server‑side technologies and/or game mechanics. Interest in the news and in finding innovative approaches to telling stories. Experience working collaboratively with members of a mixed‑media team. Ability to adapt to change in an unpredictable news and production environment. Application Process To apply, upload a résumé and cover letter. You should also include a link to a portfolio of your work. Applications that fail to include any of these materials or follow these instructions will not be considered. You must be authorized to work in the United States. The fellowship does not sponsor work visas but considers applicants with valid work authorization or a valid student visa that can be extended with Optional Practical Training. Application deadline: 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on November 19. The fellowship program will begin on or about June 1, 2026, and end on May 21, 2027, subject to satisfactory performance. There is no guarantee of a full‑time position upon completion of the program. The annual base pay range for this role is $82,414.80 USD. Equal Opportunity Employer The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Seniority Level Internship Employment Type Internship Job Function Engineering and Information Technology Industry Newspaper Publishing #J-18808-Ljbffr