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The New York Times · 2 months ago

Assistant Editor, Motion Graphics

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$145K/yr - $170K/yr

8+ years exp

The New York Times is a leading independent journalism organization, and they are seeking an Assistant Editor for Motion Graphics to enhance their video journalism. The role involves overseeing motion graphics, providing editorial guidance, and ensuring visual and journalistic standards are met.

Digital MediaJournalismNews

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Responsibilities

Manage a team of visual editors and designers

Provide day-to-day visual oversight on motion graphics within our video journalism

Lead the creation of original motion sequences for linear video that aid their explanatory power

Leverage the best appropriate work from the Graphics department to differentiate linear video

Guide the motion graphics editors and ensure that they bring The Times's graphics standards to the work and respond to the Graphics team leadership to establish any review process

Engage with Design leadership and the Creative Director, Video on best design practices for video

Establish systems and workflows that ensure the team upholds visual and journalistic standards with motion graphics

Prioritize documentation to clarify best practices and routines

Help drive the visual evolution of newsroom video, crafting and building identity on and off platform

Embrace measures for success that combine editorial and visual judgment with data and Audience feedback about engagement, growth and specific reader responses

Prepare the team to quickly respond to breaking news

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 head of Digital News Design

Qualification

Motion graphicsVideo editingAdobe Creative SuiteVisual journalismProject managementCollaborative talentsNews judgementPassion for storytellingCommunicationOrganizational skills

Required

8+ years of design experience, including collaborative design and project management for visual journalism

Management experience

Proven experience producing and editing news graphics and motion work

Deep understanding of evolving video trends on mainstream and emerging social channels

Knowledge of digital tools and programs, including content management systems

Track record of developing successful visual approaches for a range of platforms

Understanding of video editing and production workflows

A refined visual design sensibility; hierarchy, typography, color, space

Well-versed in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and Figma

Preferred

Strong news judgement, and a track record of working in news journalism

Design background at a major news organization

Command of the variety of video sources, including wire services, UGC, archival footage, motion graphics, and original footage

Experience working collaboratively to develop formats for video journalism on a range of platforms

Strong organizational and collaborative talents

Strong communication and diplomatic skills

A passion for video storytelling and breaking news, feature and enterprise journalism

Comfortable managing multiple projects on a variety of timelines in a fast-paced and often challenging environment

Flexibility to work extended hours

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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