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 one of the world’s most influential news organizations with 1,700 journalists, and subscribers in every country in the world. The Times is known for independence, accuracy, depth and authority, and produces award-winning journalism, breaking news coverage, opinion and commentary along with deep databases of content and rich multimedia presentations.

The Times’s events bring original, quality journalism to life in a live format, playing a vital role in connecting readers to the story — and to each other — on a deep, personal level. Our events range from intimate conversations between journalists and newsmakers to virtual discussions to citywide celebrations.

About the Role

We are looking for a designer to join the events marketing team. This is a temporary position. In this hands-on role, you will be part of a tight-knit, collaborative team.

You will work with other marketing creative team members (writers, designers and audio and social teams), but also cross-functionally with our marketing and events production colleagues. We are looking for candidates who have a track record of contributing to outstanding multichannel marketing campaigns and, secondly, to impactful environmental graphics. You will bring a refined aesthetic and an articulated understanding of typography, hierarchy, layout and color. You should also be an idea-driven thinker and can present and bring ideas to life in ways that inspire and excite.

You will report to the Associate Creative Director, Events, Marketing.

This is a hybrid position based in New York, NY and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance.

Responsibilities:

Contribute to conceptual, visually compelling marketing campaigns and other creative projects and implement them across multiple digital channels (social, email campaigns, display, print and more) to attract and engage potential events audiences all within the standards of the New York Times brand.

Translate brand identity and events marketing strategy into inspiring creative concepts in close partnership with writers.

Participate in different stages of marketing campaigns, from early-stage brainstorming and concept development through to go-live executions.

Help develop video storyboards and environmental graphics for the event space. Activate static design into motion graphics.

Work from creative briefs and address feedback from partners to refine concepts.

Review creative work regularly with the team’s senior creative staff to get feedback on direction and ensure it is aligned with other projects and strategies.

Contribute to compelling presentations and provide rationale for your design.

Work cross-functionally and partner with project managers, writers, marketers, and developers to create visual consistency between marketing campaigns and editorial content.

Promote creative standards and design with strategic intent.

Basic Qualifications:

5-7 years of graphic design experience with expertise in developing marketing or advertising campaigns for premium brands.

A design portfolio that shows conceptual thinking applied across a range of touchpoints, including social, display, email, and print.

Proficiency in the formal elements of design, including typography, layout, balance, hierarchy, proportion, color, emphasis and consistency.

Fluency with design software, including the full Adobe Suite and Figma.

Preferred Qualifications:

Fluency with motion graphics, particularly for social media and digital ad executions.

Social media video production experience.

Curiosity, thoughtfulness, organizational skills, a sense of prioritization and a strong attention to detail.

Experience thinking conceptually and strategically.

Experience collaborating with other designers, animators.

Experience engaging with others to cultivate an environment of learning and constructive dialogue about our work.

Belief in journalism's value to people and society; curiosity and excitement about the work and our company.

BFA or MFA degree.

This role will last through early December.

To apply, please include a resume and a link to the portfolio.

The rate of base pay for this role is between $60.00 and $75.00 per hour.

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.

The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com.  Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.

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