Video Graphics Editor, Opinion Shows

<div class="content-intro"><div id="labeledImage.LOCATION" class="WIFG" data-automation-id="decorationWrapper"> <div class="WNHJ"> <div id="labeledImage.LOCATION--uid38" class="WE-Y WMXY WBAB WF0Y" data-automation-id="responsiveMonikerInput" data-metadata-id="labeledImage.LOCATION" data-uxi-form-item-child-list-index="0"> <div class="WJ-Y"> <p><strong>The <a href="https://www.nytco.com/company/mission-and-values/" target="_blank"><u>mission</u></a> 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.&nbsp;</strong></p> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><p><strong></strong></p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Times Opinion is looking for a&nbsp;strong&nbsp;graphics editor to work on Opinion's suite of shows and video products. The video graphics editor will cover&nbsp;a wide range of&nbsp;subjects including news and enterprise projects, with an eye towards social media platforms.&nbsp;You will&nbsp;also need expertise working with typography, photography, audio, maps, information graphics and animations on both our video podcasts and other video journalism. You should&nbsp;exercise journalistic judgment&nbsp;and visual creativity to innovate and ensure accuracy, clarity, and validity of the content presented.</p> <p>This is an in-office position based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Make original designs and animations into compelling video storytelling</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Work with video journalists, reporters and visual journalists in Opinion to create tight, informative and engaging short-form videos</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Convey visual story ideas and complex information in engaging video sequences and animation</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Participate in&nbsp;decision making: where to focus our efforts and enhance our work with graphics,&nbsp;driving&nbsp;the most engagement</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Demonstrate support and understanding of our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytco.com/company/mission-and-values/" target="_blank">value of journalistic independence</a>&nbsp;and a&nbsp;strong&nbsp;commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>You will&nbsp;report to the Post Production Manager</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Basic Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>5+ years of motion design experience&nbsp;in a video environment</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Expertise with After Effects, designing for motion and animation</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Expertise with Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator and Adobe Creative Suite, with experience in Premiere's graphics environment</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Strong&nbsp;portfolio of&nbsp;multidisciplinary&nbsp;design work</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Solid understanding of&nbsp;layout, typography, and storytelling techniques</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Ability to&nbsp;incorporate audio, video, still images and text in motion graphics</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Experience working with animating maps and creating information graphics</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Smart UX sensibility</p> </li> <li class="css-v55p23"> <p>Able to make quick decisions&nbsp;and pivot&nbsp;accordingly&nbsp;under deadlines&nbsp;within a high-pressure newsroom environment</p> </li> <li ... (truncated, view full listing at source)