thenewyorktimes · New York, NY
Skills: JavaScript, Python, Figma
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. About the Role : The Times has an unparalleled reputation for excellence in visual journalism. We have defined multimedia storytelling for the news industry and established ourselves as the clear leader. Over the past several years, our work with 3D and spatial formats has revealed new and unique opportunities to tell stories that expand our readers’ understanding of the world and help them navigate it. The New York Times is seeking a temporary Graphics Editor/Developer to explore how Web XR can expand the possibilities of journalism and visual storytelling. This role will sit at the intersection of graphics, visual journalism, design, engineering, and R&D. You will conduct hands-on research and development, build experimental prototypes, and help establish reproducible approaches for immersive storytelling. Potential subject areas include climate change, environmental data, science and other complex global issues that benefit from immersive explanation. The role is designed to advance both published journalism and the wider field through public documentation, open experimentation, and knowledge sharing. In addition to being a part of a team that builds cutting-edge visual experiences, you will collaborate on opportunities to share technical findings, contribute to reproducible approaches for the field, and participate in industry knowledge sharing. This is a temporary (12 month) in-office position based in New York and includes regular attendance…
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