Video Graphics Editor, Opinion Shows
The New York TimesNew York, New York, United States
Posted January 23, 2026
113945.85 - 136000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism.
Job Description
The New York Times is seeking a Video Graphics Editor to work on Opinion's suite of shows and video products. The role involves creating original designs and animations for compelling video storytelling, working with video journalists and reporters, and participating in decision making. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of motion design experience, expertise in After Effects, Figma, and Adobe Creative Suite, and a strong portfolio of multidisciplinary design work.
Requirements
- 5+ years of motion design experience in a video environment
- Expertise with After Effects, designing for motion and animation
- Expertise with Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator and Adobe Creative Suite, with experience in Premiere's graphics environment
- Strong portfolio of multidisciplinary design work
- Solid understanding of layout, typography, and storytelling techniques
- Ability to incorporate audio, video, still images and text in motion graphics
- Experience working with animating maps and creating information graphics
- Smart UX sensibility
- Able to make quick decisions and pivot accordingly under deadlines within a high-pressure newsroom environment
- Experience working collaboratively with members of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to meet deadlines and to adapt to change in a daily, unpredictable news and production environment
Benefits
- 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
- Professional development programs