Assistant Editor, Motion Graphics

Company: The New York Times
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

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. The New York Times is continuing to expand its video journalism, identifying compelling visual stories across the depth and breadth of our report. We showcase the expertise of Times journalists on-camera, share urgent news updates, produce on-the-ground reporting and pioneering Visual Investigations, and translate our industry leading audio journalism into video podcasts. Working under the Editor of Digital News Design, you will work in collaboration with Video and Graphics leadership to oversee motion graphics across the breadth of our video work, with an eye toward a coherent style that is responsive to the editorial needs of individual stories and formats. You have strong news judgement and story sense — and you're adept at directing motion graphics and other visual elements to craft the strongest and most impactful journalism on and off platform. You'll serve as a go-to resource for colleagues, providing editorial guidance and constructive feedback, and must be comfortable enforcing deadlines and working in a fast-paced newsroom. This is an in-office position based in New York and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance. 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. Basic Qualifications: 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 Qualifications: 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. REQ-019139 The annual base pay range for this role is between: $145,000 - $170,000 USD 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. For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process. The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. 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