Art Director, Digital

Job Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description
MSNBC Digital is seeking an experienced art director to lead our art and photo department. This critical role is responsible for shaping, maintaining, and evolving MSNBC Digital's visual identity across all platforms. Reporting to the Senior Executive Editor, the Art Director will collaborate closely with photo editors, illustrators, reporters, and editors. The ideal candidate brings a strong design sensibility, strategic thinking, and the ability to both lead and inspire creative teams. They will be hands-on in pitching, designing, and commissioning impactful visuals that elevate our stories and deepen audience engagement.
This position is based in NY.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead creative development across MSNBC.com and our digital platforms
• Execute a visuals staffing plan for the MSNBC Digital newsroom
• Ensure all work meets brand standards and campaign goals
• Collaborate with editorial and photo teams to align on strategy and execution
• Oversee special projects
• Source and manage external creative talent as needed
Qualifications
• 5+ years of design or art direction experience in news and entertainment, streaming, or agency environments
• Strong portfolio showcasing conceptually and visually driven work
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; knowledge of both off-air and on-air design
• Detail-oriented, organized, and adept at managing multiple priorities
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills; passion for mentoring and team development
• Must have a broad knowledge and curiosity about news, and a keen eye for spotting interesting and newsworthy visual content
• Understanding of journalism ethics, image copyright and digital licensing
• Understanding and appreciation of the MSNBC brand and mission
• Experience working with political news preferred
• A portfolio of relevant work is required for consideration.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.
Salary Range: $115,000 - $145,000

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-mkkpnm-35-215-184-102-42 in your application.