$148K – $170K/yr
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. The New York Times creates original, quality journalism in many forms, from the daily paper to The Daily podcast. Our live events play an important role in this mission, connecting readers to the story and to each other. From flagship convenings like DealBook and Climate Forward to immersive gatherings like Hard Fork Live, New York Times events intrigue, inform and inspire in equal measure. This is a leadership role for an accomplished creative who can translate the value of world-class journalism into powerful design experiences. You will help bring New York Times journalism to life and create compelling environments for a portfolio of public events and experiences. You will lead creative work that defines both individual events and the overall audience experience across our events portfolio. As part of a cross-disciplinary team, you will shape how audiences experience these moments across every touchpoint, from physical stages to digital screens to marketing assets. This is a hybrid role based in our New York City headquarters and requires regular in-office attendance three days per week. Responsibilities: Lead the strategic visual development and art direction for our portfolio of public events and experiences, demonstrating expert knowledge of spatial design, environmental graphics, wayfinding, audience journeys, live audience engagement, and meticulous physical execution. Guide the creative lifecycle of each event—from