Video Graphics Editor, Opinion Shows

Times Opinion is looking for a strong graphics editor to work on Opinion's suite of shows and video products. The video graphics editor will cover a wide range of subjects including news and enterprise projects, with an eye towards social media platforms. You will also need expertise working with typography, photography, audio, maps, information graphics and animations on both our video podcasts and other video journalism. You should exercise journalistic judgment and visual creativity to innovate and ensure accuracy, clarity, and validity of the content presented.

This is an in-office position based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office.

Responsibilities

Make original designs and animations into compelling video storytelling

Work with video journalists, reporters and visual journalists in Opinion to create tight, informative and engaging short-form videos

Convey visual story ideas and complex information in engaging video sequences and animation

Participate indecision making: where to focus our efforts and enhance our work with graphics,drivingthe most engagement

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.

You will report to the Post Production Manager

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of motion design experience in a video environment

Expertise with After Effects, designing for motion and animation

Expertise with Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator and Adobe Creative Suite, with experience in Premiere's graphics environment

Strong portfolio of multidisciplinary design work

Solid understanding of layout, typography, and storytelling techniques

Ability to incorporate audio, video, still images and text in motion graphics

Experience working with animating maps and creating information graphics

Smart UX sensibility

Able to make quick decisions and pivot accordingly under deadlines within a high‑pressure newsroom environment

Experience working collaboratively with members of a multidisciplinary team

Ability to meet deadlines and to adapt to change in a daily, unpredictable news and production environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with art direction for video

Experience working in 3D environments such as Unreal Engine and Blender

Experience working in Davinci Resolve environments

Enthusiasm for designing and making great animations and design for storytelling to cover current events for The New York Times

Willingness to work a flexible schedule

Salary Range
$113,945.85 — $136,000 USD

Benefits
For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company‑matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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