Graphics Editor

The Seattle Times, a family-owned news organization, is looking for a driven Graphics Editor to join our Pulitzer Prize-winning newsroom.

The graphics editor is a key visuals leader in the newsroom whose role is equal parts creative evangelist, assignment coordinator and project manager. The graphics editor is responsible for advocating for a creative visual report and upholding the ethical and inclusive standards and mission of The Seattle Times.  

In this role, the graphics editor will schedule and run brainstorming meetings with reporters, editors and artists, and work closely with video and photo editors. This is a hands-on role in which the graphics editor will contribute to creating enterprise and breaking news graphics, digital story presentations, and provide ideas, expertise and guidance around which graphics should be developed and what form they should take. 

The graphics editor will support the assistant managing editor as needed on broader leadership work, such as managing special projects or editing ambitious visual stories.

Qualifications:

We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive newsroom and encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. If your profile doesn’t match this job description exactly, you may still be a candidate for this position. Please let us know how your skills and experience relate to the role and its objectives in your cover letter.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire others.
• Demonstrated success of publishing highly visual projects.
• Demonstrated experience advancing equity and inclusion in news coverage.
• Demonstrated proficiency in various programs, including Illustrator, Photoshop, ArcGIS/QGIS and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability with front-end development and data analysis.
• Must have experience coding with HTML, CSS, and Javascript frameworks.
• Must have strong prioritization, organization and communication skills. 
• Must show ability to coach and mentor.
• Must show ability to collaborate across teams to produce impactful journalism.  
• Additional qualifications include a deep interest in news events as well as the ability to manage multiple projects at one time.

Responsibilities:

• Be relentless in pursuit of excellence. Be fair and accurate.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of graphics team members: Setting priorities; managing to goals; and supporting staff development. 
• Generate new ideas for graphics and presentations across news platforms.
• Create enterprise and breaking news visuals for print and digital publications.
• Advocate for the graphics team emphasizing the benefits of creative visual storytelling in reader engagement and audience growth.
• Be the liaison between the graphics team and the rest of the newsroom providing a single point of contact for questions and requests.
• Lead brainstorming sessions with graphics team, reporters, editors and other news staff to define innovative approaches to news presentation and shape concepts into visual story forms.
• Create charts, maps, diagrams, interactive graphics or visual projects for same-day turnaround, as well as projects that may take longer.
• Work quickly and efficiently under tight deadlines, making sound decisions around story angles and technical approaches.
• Employ an inclusive mindset. For graphics editor, this means cultivating diverse sources, constantly building cultural literacy and following best practices for inclusive journalism.
• Tell stories with humanity: Use good, empathetic reporting techniques to gain a better understanding of your story and the people in it.

Founded in 1896, The Seattle Times continues its tradition as a family-owned, Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper that cuts through the clutter and provides readers with timely, relevant news. We serve the Pacific Northwest with thoughtful, independent journalism that makes a real difference in our community. And as a media solutions company, we combine cutting-edge digital capabilities and service with the values and integrity of respected traditional media… with an established audience of 2.1 million. At The Seattle Times, you'll find work that matters.

If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact Human Resources at careers@seattletimes.com and provide a description of the reasonable accommodation(s) needed.