Senior Motion Graphics Editor for News Shows

The New York Times; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

The New York Times’ Motion Graphics team focuses on elevating how animated graphics and motion design are used in our video journalism. This in-office position is based in New York City with regular attendance four days a week and some remote flexibility per departmental guidance.

You will collaborate with reporters, editors, producers and show hosts to craft motion assets for a growing roster of shows across formats and platforms, while upholding the Times' journalistic standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of motion design experience.
• Expertise with After Effects, designing for motion and animation is essential.
• Expertise with Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Solid portfolio of design work.

Responsibilities

• Create original designs and craft video toolkits for a range of shows and show formats.
• Work collaboratively with show producers and editors to create engaging and informative videos.
• Convey visual story ideas and complex information in engaging video sequences and animation.
• Work alongside other Times design teams to ensure consistent visual languages and develop best practices.
• Be a pragmatic innovator whose solutions elicit responses that justify the effort and investment.
• 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.

Skills

Motion design

After Effects

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Tools

After Effects

Photoshop

Illustrator

Figma

Job description

The New York Times’ Motion Graphics team focuses on elevating how animated graphics and motion design are used in our video journalism. This in-office position is based in New York City with regular attendance four days a week and some remote flexibility per departmental guidance.

You will collaborate with reporters, editors, producers and show hosts to craft motion assets for a growing roster of shows across formats and platforms, while upholding the Times' journalistic standards.