Job opening - Interactive News Developer at The New York Times (New York, NY)

The New York Times is seeking a web designer/developer to join its newsroom development team.

Think of this team as a startup within a large media company. As a designer and front-end developer you will have an extraordinary amount of creative freedom to explore new ways of presenting news and information online. That means non-linear storytelling utilizing social networks, maps, visualizations, searchable databases, mobile devices and other means of presenting the news and the stories behind the news.

Responsibilities:

• The job requires solid design skills and the ability to execute.


• Experience with Ruby, Python or MySQL is a plus.


• Also critical is an attention to detail, a pride in the quality of one's work and the ability to meet news deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Expert-level understanding of standards-driv! en CSS, HTML and JavaScript.


• Extensive cross-browser and cross-device development experience.


• Familiarity with mobile development, including responsive design and touch capabilities.


• Deep understanding of the principles of web accessibility and user-centered design/development.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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Business Information:

Company Information:

The New York Times Company, a leading global, multimedia news and information company with 2011 revenues of $2.3 billion, includes The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, NYTimes.com, BostonGlobe.com, Boston.com, About.com and related properties.  The Company’s core purpose is to enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news, information and en! tertainment.

EEO Statement:

The New York Times Company is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, citizenship or any other protected characteristic. The New York Times Company is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.

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