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Company

The New York Times · 1 day ago

Creative Director, NYT Wirecutter

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$170K/yr - $220K/yr

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Oversee design excellence and consistency, ensuring visual quality and effectiveness across Wirecutter’s editorial efforts and overall experience.

You will develop and execute a new vision and direction for how Wirecutter’s storytelling will evolve to be much more visual and helpful.

You will work closely with the editor-in-chief to help lead Wirecutter’s 150-person editorial team, playing a key leadership role in overall editorial strategy and direction.

You will directly oversee and be accountable for the work of designers, photographers, designers and illustrators.

Set Wirecutter visual standards as part of partnerships with colleagues in Product, Marketing and other departments to shape product development and brand expression across platforms and initiatives.

Mentor and inspire the designers and journalists at Wirecutter, getting them excited about the work they do, providing clear guidance and feedback, and offering plentiful opportunities for their career development.

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.

Qualification

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Visual storytellingDesign leadershipTeam managementVisual identity developmentEditorial judgmentCommunication with executivesRecruitmentMentoring designersPassion for journalismCollaboration with departments

Required

10+ years working at major publications

5+ years leadership or senior management experience overseeing large teams

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.

Preferred

Exceptional visual taste, design skill, editorial judgment and leadership capability.

Experience communicating with senior executives.

Demonstrated ability to recruit, retain and motivate teams. Willingness to delegate responsibilities and ability to effectively lead.

Passion for Wirecutter’s mission and a commitment to be a part of our innovation and growth

Company

The New York Times

The New York Times is powered by the idea that independent, deeply reported journalism fuels a healthy and engaged society.

Founded in 1851

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.nytco.com/

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