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is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. It’s why independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that reports from nearly 160 countries, and why we focus on how readers experience our journalism across print, audio, digital, and apps. It’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. Join the 2026 New York Times Fellowship class as an editor in Digital News Design in New York. This fellowship sits at the intersection of technology, design and journalism. You will work with reporters, editors, designers and developers to refine your skills as a shaper of visual journalism. You will create rich story experiences for a range of projects, including breaking news and enterprise, across multiple platforms. You are a quick learner with creative ideas and succeed under deadlines. This is an in-office position and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per departmental guidance. You may be required to work some nights, weekends and holidays as needed. Responsibilities
Work under the direction of staff designers and editors in the conceptualization, sketching, design and/or development of different digital story formats Organize and update newsroom design projects, templates and systems Edit and produce visual assets for social/off-platform channels Help with the design, production and editing of internal training and communication materials related to design and storytelling Participate in training and social programs designed for the fellowship Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom 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 Basic Qualifications
No more than five years of full-time, professional journalism experience, excluding internships Interest in visual and interactive storytelling and user experience Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and/or Figma A portfolio demonstrating digital design work Preferred Qualifications
Previous news or visual internships, or equivalent experience Strong design work — including an understanding of storytelling techniques and a smart UX sensibility — and experience with web development technologies 2+ years of experience working with design tools and software, including JavaScript, HTML/CSS and Github Experience with video, audio, photography, illustration, server-side technologies and/or game mechanics Interest in the news and in finding innovative approaches to telling stories Experience working collaboratively with members of a mixed-media team Ability to adapt to change in an unpredictable news and production environment To apply
Upload a résumé and cover letter. Include a link to a portfolio. The application will prompt you for the portfolio link. Applications that lack these materials or do not follow instructions will not be considered. You must be authorized to work in the United States. The Times will not sponsor work visas for the fellowship, but we will consider applicants with valid work authorization or a valid student visa that can be extended with Optional Practical Training. You may apply to only one fellowship position per year. If you apply as a digital news designer, you should not apply for any other fellowship positions. Duplicate applications will be discarded. The application deadline is 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Nov. 19. The Times Fellowship generates high interest, so we cannot acknowledge receipt or provide status updates during the vetting process, which can take eight weeks or more. We cannot accept applications that are mailed or emailed. We will contact you for interviews as needed. The fellowship program will begin on or about June 1, 2026, and end on May 21, 2027, subject to satisfactory performance. There is no guarantee of a full-time position upon completion of the program. For more information about the Times Fellowship, visit the Times careers site. This position is represented by the NewsGuild of New York. The annual base pay range for this role is between $82,414.80 - $82,414.80 USD. The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable journalism. We embrace a diverse workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on various protected characteristics. The EEOC Know Your Rights poster is available here. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by law. To request accommodations for the application or interview process, email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com. For information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants, click here. Be aware of fraudulent job postings. Notify us if you suspect a posting is fraudulent at NYTapplicants@nytimes.com. Seniority level
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Fellow, Digital News Design
role at
The New York Times . The mission of The New York Times
is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. It’s why independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that reports from nearly 160 countries, and why we focus on how readers experience our journalism across print, audio, digital, and apps. It’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. Join the 2026 New York Times Fellowship class as an editor in Digital News Design in New York. This fellowship sits at the intersection of technology, design and journalism. You will work with reporters, editors, designers and developers to refine your skills as a shaper of visual journalism. You will create rich story experiences for a range of projects, including breaking news and enterprise, across multiple platforms. You are a quick learner with creative ideas and succeed under deadlines. This is an in-office position and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per departmental guidance. You may be required to work some nights, weekends and holidays as needed. Responsibilities
Work under the direction of staff designers and editors in the conceptualization, sketching, design and/or development of different digital story formats Organize and update newsroom design projects, templates and systems Edit and produce visual assets for social/off-platform channels Help with the design, production and editing of internal training and communication materials related to design and storytelling Participate in training and social programs designed for the fellowship Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom 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 Basic Qualifications
No more than five years of full-time, professional journalism experience, excluding internships Interest in visual and interactive storytelling and user experience Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and/or Figma A portfolio demonstrating digital design work Preferred Qualifications
Previous news or visual internships, or equivalent experience Strong design work — including an understanding of storytelling techniques and a smart UX sensibility — and experience with web development technologies 2+ years of experience working with design tools and software, including JavaScript, HTML/CSS and Github Experience with video, audio, photography, illustration, server-side technologies and/or game mechanics Interest in the news and in finding innovative approaches to telling stories Experience working collaboratively with members of a mixed-media team Ability to adapt to change in an unpredictable news and production environment To apply
Upload a résumé and cover letter. Include a link to a portfolio. The application will prompt you for the portfolio link. Applications that lack these materials or do not follow instructions will not be considered. You must be authorized to work in the United States. The Times will not sponsor work visas for the fellowship, but we will consider applicants with valid work authorization or a valid student visa that can be extended with Optional Practical Training. You may apply to only one fellowship position per year. If you apply as a digital news designer, you should not apply for any other fellowship positions. Duplicate applications will be discarded. The application deadline is 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Nov. 19. The Times Fellowship generates high interest, so we cannot acknowledge receipt or provide status updates during the vetting process, which can take eight weeks or more. We cannot accept applications that are mailed or emailed. We will contact you for interviews as needed. The fellowship program will begin on or about June 1, 2026, and end on May 21, 2027, subject to satisfactory performance. There is no guarantee of a full-time position upon completion of the program. For more information about the Times Fellowship, visit the Times careers site. This position is represented by the NewsGuild of New York. The annual base pay range for this role is between $82,414.80 - $82,414.80 USD. The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable journalism. We embrace a diverse workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on various protected characteristics. The EEOC Know Your Rights poster is available here. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by law. To request accommodations for the application or interview process, email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com. For information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants, click here. Be aware of fraudulent job postings. Notify us if you suspect a posting is fraudulent at NYTapplicants@nytimes.com. Seniority level
Internship Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries: Newspaper Publishing
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