Editorial Design Intern, Wirecutter

**The [mission](https://www.nytco.com/mission-and-values/) 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.** **About the position** Wirecutter strives to be the most trusted product recommendation service on the internet. We obsessively test and report on thousands of items each year to recommend the best of everything. Our goal is to save you time and eliminate the stress of shopping, whether you’re looking for everyday gear or gifts for loved ones. We work with total editorial independence. That means nothing appears on the site as a recommendation unless our writers and editors have deemed it the best through our rigorous reporting and testing. We are seeking an inventive and motivated intern to join our creative team. In this role, you will learn the ins and outs of our growing, thriving editorial organization and collaborate with different teams to understand and participate in our process. Interested candidates should provide a resume and portfolio of illustration or graphic design projects. **About Our Summer Internships** - The duration is 10 weeks long, starting on June 7, 2027. - The rate of pay for this role is $20.00 per hour. - Interns work 40 hours per week. - This is a hybrid role based in New York City. **Responsibilities** - Create production-ready visuals for social media, design templates and infographics. - Contribute to creative ideation for Editorial illustration and visual storytelling projects. - Assist Wirecutter photographers on-set in the photo studio. **Basic Qualifications** - Undergraduate, Graduate, or Recent Graduate students majoring in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Digital Media, or a related field. - Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator. - Conceptual creative problem solving demonstrated in a portfolio of design or illustration work. **Preferred Qualifications** - Interested in service journalism and project management. - Able to communicate effectively, both in-person and remotely. - Organized, detail-oriented, and analytical. - Comfortable presenting ideas and solutions to managers and colleagues. - Close attention to detail in design execution and craft. REQ-020874 **Additional Compensation and Benefits:** For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process. The hourly rate of base pay for this role is: $20—$20 USD **Candidate Use of GenAI Tools:** We’re excited to learn more about you and your experience. To keep our hiring process as fair and authentic as possible, we ask that you submit your own work and not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process. 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