Fellow, Print News Design

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.

Join the 2027 New York Times Fellowship class as a print news designer in New York.

The Times is a recognized leader in print design and has been named World’s Best Designed Newspaper multiple times by the Society for News Design. You will work with art directors and designers across news and feature sections to creative engaging layouts, reimagining digital-first content for a print audience.

You should have a portfolio that shows a talent in narrative and visual storytelling using typography, photography, illustration and page architecture. You are a problem-solver and quick learner with an interest in journalism across all subject matters. You can communicate and collaborate well with editors, photo editors and fellow designers.

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 your departmental guidance. You may be required to work some nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

• Edit, design and produce impactful, functional newspaper pages that ensure the accuracy and clarity of our journalism in the print newspaper
• Create print versions of digitally native multimedia stories, like interactive graphics and video-driven investigations
• Use editorial and visual judgment to ensure that impact is commensurate with editorial value
• 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

• No more than five years of full-time, professional photojournalism experience, excluding internships
• Visual judgment and design competency — typography, layout, photo editing, color, and reader behavior
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and/or Figma

• Experience working in a collaborative environment and articulating the reasons behind design decisions
• Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to change in an unpredictable news and production environment
• Curiosity and interest in the news, and in finding innovative approaches to telling stories
• Record of multiple news or visual internships or equivalent experience

You must be authorized to work in the United States. We 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. For instance, if you apply as a print editorial designer, you should not apply for any other positions in the fellowship. Duplicate applications will be discarded.

The Final date to receive applications is 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Nov. 20.

The fellowship program will begin on or about June 7, 2027, and end on May 26, 2028, subject to satisfactory performance. There is no guarantee of a full-time position upon completion of the program.

This position is represented by the News Guild of New York.

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