Graphics Multimedia Editor, Immersive Researcher at The New York Times · LumiJobs

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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.
Potential subject areas include climate change, environmental data, science and other complex global issues that benefit from immersive explanation.
This is a temporary (12 month) in-office position based in New York and includes regular attendance in the office four days a week.
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.
You will report to the Special Projects Editor on the Graphics desk.

Graphics Multimedia Editor, Immersive Researcher

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Qualification

Preferred

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The New York Times

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