Associate Creative Director, Events

The role

A creative leadership role at The New York Times covering its portfolio of public events, such as DealBook, Climate Forward and Hard Fork Live. You would report to the Creative Director for Culture, Communications and Live Experience, manage a design team dedicated to events, and work with a Senior Writer for Events, editors, motion designers and photo editors. The role is hybrid, with three days a week at the New York headquarters.

What you'll do

• Lead visual development and art direction for the events portfolio, including spatial design, environmental graphics, wayfinding, audience journeys, live engagement and physical execution
• Guide the creative lifecycle of each event, from naming and identity through marketing and live production to storytelling after the event
• Build sponsor support into revenue-generating events, balancing business aims with an experience that reflects journalistic values
• Art direct video interstitials and live screen graphics, working with the Senior Writer for Events, editors and motion designers
• Work across editorial, events and marketing to secure resources, deal with production problems and balance editorial and advertising priorities
• Oversee event documentation with photo editors, capturing visual assets for future programming and partnerships
• Manage and mentor the design team dedicated to event projects
• Support the company's journalistic independence and its mission

About you

• Ten or more years of hands-on experience in brand identity, spatial and experiential design, environmental graphics and live-event production
• Experience designing physical environments, including signage, wayfinding and large-scale event graphics
• A versatile portfolio showing layout, typography, high-profile editorial content and work involving newsmakers
• A strong conceptual understanding of motion design, and experience directing motion with external studios or internal teams
• Familiarity with video production workflows, and experience directing editors, motion designers and video teams on large productions
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite and Google Slides, with an understanding of motion workflows and social publishing platforms
• A B.A., B.S., B.F.A. or M.F.A.
• Desirable: a record of people management, including development plans, practical feedback and building trust and respect
• Desirable: a high standard of accountability and the ability to handle the demands of live events on tight deadlines
• Desirable: real enthusiasm for journalism and curiosity about the company's work

What's on offer

• Depending on the role, variable pay such as an annual bonus and restricted stock
• Medical, dental and vision cover
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with company matching
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid holiday, paid sick days and paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programmes

The process

• Apply with a CV and cover letter; LinkedIn, portfolio and website links are optional
• The form asks about work authorisation, visa sponsorship, and whether you live in the New York City or Tri-State area and can commute for the office schedule
• Applicants are asked to submit their own work and not to use generative AI tools to produce substantive content at any point in the application or interviews

The details

• Salary: $148,000 – $170,000, with possible bonus and stock on top
• Location: New York, NY; hybrid, three days a week in the office
• Level: senior leadership (10+ years)

How to apply

Apply through The New York Times careers site. The listing asks applicants not to use generative AI for the substance of their application.