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. Job Description The New York Times is an industry leader in visual journalism, excelling in graphics and design, photography and video. The Graphics team at The New York Times is looking for an experienced editor to guide visual and data-driven approaches to news and enterprise reporting. You will be part of the leadership team responsible for developing and executing the strategy when it comes to news and enterprise approaches for the Graphics desk. You will conceive of new lines of reporting, oversee fast-turn graphics projects, push lines of enterprise and edit breaking news on deadline. The Graphics team is a close-knit group of visual thinkers with a shared vision to creatively cover the news and develop design solutions in a collaborative setting. This editor will have strong news judgment and will primarily work with small teams of visualization experts to create stories. Some projects will involve leading teams that span multiple desks in the newsroom, which will include providing guidance and vision for a group with diverse journalistic skills and experience. Responsibilities: Bring story ideas every day. You’ll be a part of the desk’s leadership, running coverage across a range of subjects. You’ll guide our visual journalists as they pursue sources and stories, and you’ll decide how to shape our visual report. Create and edit visuals at an expert level. You should have experience building graphics and visual stories, and have an understanding of how to help others craft this kind of work. Edit and shape stories that combine graphics and narrative text. Lead teams of journalists in creating visual stories. Coach visual journalists to improve their reporting. Bring a thoughtful eye for matching talent to stories, and recognize when a project can be a growth opportunity for one of our journalists. Here are some examples of the kinds of stories we would like you to lead: A Close Look at the Chaotic House Republican Majority New Yorkers Got Broken Promises. Developers Got 20 Million Sq. Ft. What the Earthquake Destroyed in the Heart of One Turkish City Dissecting Elon Musk’s Tweets: Memes, Rants, Private Parts and an Echo Chamber How to Raise $89 Million in Small Donations, and Make It Disappear Where New York’s Asian Neighborhoods Shifted to the Right Basic Qualifications: Minimum combined 5 years of experience producing or editing graphics or other visual journalism Demonstrated ability to execute or coach others to execute striking and sophisticated visual work (design work and/or visualization work) Demonstrated track record in leading collaborative teams. Deep familiarity of a variety of visualization forms, including charts, maps and 3-D modeling. Sharp design instincts and ability to visually elevate creative work. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with ai2html, web development, and data analysis techniques Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in fast-moving, unpredictable news and production environments. Attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills. Commitment to The New York Times mission and values. The annual base pay salary for this role is between $140,000.00 and $165,000.00. The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply. 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The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws. The New York Times Company follows the pay transparency and non-discrimination provisions outlined by the United States Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Click here for details. As of February 28th, we have changed the application system for jobs in Engineering, Product, Design, Program Management, Data Insights and Wirecutter groups. For job openings in those areas, please go here. Help shape the future of The New York Times Whether it’s bringing new truths to light through reporting, optimizing products and formats to deliver a world-class digital and app experience, or analyzing data to better understand how we can best serve our readers, Times employees are part of a growing, unified team that is driven to build the best destination for journalism in the world. That’s always been the case, but it is especially so today. In a time of uncertainty we’ve provided information and guidance to help readers navigate daily life — whether it’s understanding health risks or getting advice on staying sane and productive at home. This would not be possible without our journalists, data scientists, marketers, designers, engineers, project managers and many, many more. Home to world-class talent To create journalism and supporting products that stand apart, we must recruit the finest talent in the world. Journalists, data designers, videographers, agile marketers, art directors, and many others, we’re looking for people at all stages of their careers to bring different perspectives and practices to our teams. Together, we can make our journalism more insightful, meaningful and essential to the daily lives and understanding of people around the world. 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