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About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
- Conceive, prototype, and test web and WebXR experiences for journalism.
- Conduct technical experiments across immersive storytelling formats, interaction models, and web-based XR technologies.
- Develop new methods for translating complex environmental data, systems, and scenarios into understandable immersive experiences.
- Work with journalists, graphics editors, designers, engineers, and R&D partners to shape concepts from early exploration through prototypes or publication.
- Apply strong editorial judgment to ensure that immersive experiences are accurate, clear, accessible, and grounded in journalistic principles.
- Document and share technical decisions, discoveries, and reproducible frameworks throughout the R&D process, disseminating insights to internal teams and the wider creative ecosystem via public posts, conference presentations, peer workshops, or open-source resources.
- 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.
Requirements
- 3+ years of relevant professional experience
- A portfolio of 3D/immersive work
- 3D web development
- Familiarity with Unity or Unreal
- Expertise in Blender, Maya or Cinema 4D
- Proficient in 3D modeling, optimization and animation
- Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and After Effects and Figma
- An appetite for experimentation and prototyping
- Experience translating complex technical workflows, engineering challenges, and 3D graphics concepts into clear, accessible written documentation and case studies.
- Experience developing for Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest or similar HMDs
- WebXR experience
- Familiarity with Python and/or Javascript
- Experience with GLSL a plus
- Experience using machine learning and AI tools for building 3D scenes and interactions
- Comfort presenting technical work to diverse audiences, ranging from newsroom journalists and product designers to external developer communities and industry panels.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Skills
- 3D web development
- Unity
- Unreal
- Blender
- Maya
- Cinema 4D
- 3D modeling
- Optimization
- Animation
- Adobe Illustrator
- Photoshop
- After Effects
- Figma
- Python
- Javascript
- GLSL
- Machine learning
- AI tools
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Temporary
- In-office
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of relevant professional experience
Salary/Compensations
- $62.61—$93.41 USD
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
- Company-matching 401(k) plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development programs
About the Company
- The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. We have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. We focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. Our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here.
- The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com.