Position: T Brand Studio is a new and exciting group within The New York Times that is focused on bringing innovative advertising and branded content products to life for advertisers.
We are hiring a Front End Developer to assist in the development of advertising projects and technical initiatives. This includes development of single page applications, compelling and accurate data-visualizations and engaging interactive experiences on multiple devices. In addition to production work, a good candidate will have a passion for keeping up with new technologies and building rapid prototypes in a self-directed manner. Our mandate is to advocate for and create high-quality web technology (along with server-side components where necessary) in collaboration with UX architects, editors, designers and producers in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities and Key Areas of Accountability:
- Implement high-end web products, specifically single-page sponsored content experiences, mobile integrations and dynamic ad units
- Create front end prototypes using web technologies, including but not limited to HTML5, CSS and JavaScript for responsive development projects
- Implement designs in HTML5 for multiple devices
- Support client relationships directly and indirectly, including participating on client calls to discuss technical executions and strategy with UX, editorial and design
Requirements:
- A wide variety of frameworks and web technologies, including but not limited to Backbone, D3, Ajax and JSON API’s
- Experience with online media and digital environments (publisher, brand or agency) is a big plus
- Proven record of technical knowledge as it relates to web development, the ability to know what can be done and carrying it through implementation
- Portfolio demonstrating development skills including JavaScript, web and responsive design
- Proven skill in verbal and written communication; comfort with pitching ideas
- Full stack development experience is a plus
- Native mobile app development is a big plus
- Solid understanding of UI/UX design and high interest in investing and developing new experiences for all devices
- Ability to handle simultaneous projects, small and large, in a fast-paced environment
- Thick skin and a top-notch sense of humor
STATEMENT ABOUT OTHER DUTIES
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, special projects, technological developments, etc
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Company Information: The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT) is a global media organization dedicated to enhancing society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news and information. The company includes The New York Times, International New York Times, NYTimes.com, INYT.com and related properties. It is known globally for excellence in its journalism, and innovation in its print and digital storytelling and its business model. Follow news about the company at @NYTimesComm.
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.
We are hiring a Front End Developer to assist in the development of advertising projects and technical initiatives. This includes development of single page applications, compelling and accurate data-visualizations and engaging interactive experiences on multiple devices. In addition to production work, a good candidate will have a passion for keeping up with new technologies and building rapid prototypes in a self-directed manner. Our mandate is to advocate for and create high-quality web technology (along with server-side components where necessary) in collaboration with UX architects, editors, designers and producers in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities and Key Areas of Accountability:
- Implement high-end web products, specifically single-page sponsored content experiences, mobile integrations and dynamic ad units
- Create front end prototypes using web technologies, including but not limited to HTML5, CSS and JavaScript for responsive development projects
- Implement designs in HTML5 for multiple devices
- Support client relationships directly and indirectly, including participating on client calls to discuss technical executions and strategy with UX, editorial and design
Requirements:
- A wide variety of frameworks and web technologies, including but not limited to Backbone, D3, Ajax and JSON API’s
- Experience with online media and digital environments (publisher, brand or agency) is a big plus
- Proven record of technical knowledge as it relates to web development, the ability to know what can be done and carrying it through implementation
- Portfolio demonstrating development skills including JavaScript, web and responsive design
- Proven skill in verbal and written communication; comfort with pitching ideas
- Full stack development experience is a plus
- Native mobile app development is a big plus
- Solid understanding of UI/UX design and high interest in investing and developing new experiences for all devices
- Ability to handle simultaneous projects, small and large, in a fast-paced environment
- Thick skin and a top-notch sense of humor
STATEMENT ABOUT OTHER DUTIES
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, special projects, technological developments, etc
J2W:DIC
Company Information: The New York Times Company (NYSE: NYT) is a global media organization dedicated to enhancing society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news and information. The company includes The New York Times, International New York Times, NYTimes.com, INYT.com and related properties. It is known globally for excellence in its journalism, and innovation in its print and digital storytelling and its business model. Follow news about the company at @NYTimesComm.
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.