Designer, Events and Marketing

Company: The New York Times
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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, Mission or Department Overview We are looking for a designer to join the events and marketing team. In this hands-on role, you will be part of a tight-knit, collaborative team, working with marketing and events colleagues. You will contribute to outstanding multichannel marketing campaigns and to impactful event graphics. You will bring a refined aesthetic and an articulated understanding of typography, hierarchy, layout, color and motion. You should also be a concept-driven thinker and can bring ideas to life in ways that inspire and excite. This is a hybrid role based in our New York City headquarters, reporting to the Associate Creative Director, Events and Marketing. You can typically expect to come into the office 3 days per week. Responsibilities: Contribute to conceptual, visually compelling event marketing campaigns and other event creative projects. Implement them across multiple digital channels, including social, email campaigns, display, print, and more. Participate in different stages of full lifecycle marketing campaigns. Translate brand identity and marketing strategy into inspiring creative concepts in close partnership with writers. Contribute to compelling presentations and provide design rationale. Promote creative and design standards with strategic intent. Partner with writers, marketers and developers to maintain visual consistency between marketing campaigns and event graphics. Help develop motion/video storyboards and event graphics, activating static design through motion and animation. Partner with event producer and sponsor account manager to support sponsorship related graphics. Autonomously adjust strategies based on new data and changing needs, demonstrating receptiveness to change. Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Basic Qualifications: BFA or MFA 5 years of graphic design experience with expertise in developing marketing or advertising campaigns for premium brands. A design portfolio that shows conceptual thinking applied across multiple touch points, including social, display, email, and print. Masters visual design principles to create complex compositions and refined aesthetic solutions. Exhibit advanced software proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite, employing efficient file management and workflow practices. Understand how design contributes to the team's goals. Demonstrate knowledge of social media design best practices and platform specifications. Understand the importance of self-initiation, and demonstrate a sense of prioritization. Additional Skills: Demonstrate fluency with motion graphics for social media and digital ad implementation. Demonstrate experiences in signage and events graphics. A genuine appreciation for journalism and a deep curiosity about our work and company. LI-Hybrid REQ-019550 The annual base pay range for this role is between: $85,000 - $100,000 USD For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include 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 and professional development programs. For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process. The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. 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