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Chief People Officer @ The News Movement
We are looking for a passionate, hands-on Design Director to join our growing team at The News Movement (TNM). This is an opportunity to shape and elevate our brand as we expand our presence across social media and commercial partnerships.
With a brand that’s just three years old, we need someone who can help redefine and mature how we show up—both visually and strategically. This role involves working closely with our commercial team while also directing a small but impactful team that services our UK and NY newsrooms. It requires a keen eye for detail, design expertise, and the ability to make content visually engaging and impactful.
This is a leadership position for a strategic thinker who can navigate competing demands, manage a team, and contribute to the next phase of TNM’s growth.
About The News Movement
The News Movement is a new media company built by leading industry figures and passionate journalists who are committed to resetting how news is told in an era of declining trust and increasing misinformation. We know that many voices are missing from today’s conversation—we want to change that.
Our mission is simple: to help millions of people around the world be better informed. We do this by delivering trusted, high-quality, and objective news in engaging formats on the digital platforms where audiences already are.
Our newsroom is built on the belief that factual, unbiased journalism can be told in fresh and exciting ways, helping to explain the world and uncover the stories that matter.
Our commercial team works in tandem with our newsroom—helping brands tell their stories through the same rigor, storytelling skills, and digital-first approach we use in journalism. We specialise in content creation, creator management, and digital consultancy, helping brands connect authentically with younger audiences.
About you
Passionate About Design – You're looking for a hands-on role, and are excited to build a vision for our brand while also being involved in the work itself.
Aligned with Our Purpose – You care about impact whether you have a deep interest in news and current affairs or you want to be part of a team that is changing how journalism is done.
A Self-Starter – There’s no roadmap for this role—you’ll be shaping it as you go. So you'll likely take an entrepreneurial approach to challenges, are proactive, and ready to push the team forward.
Gravitas & Chemistry – We’re a small, close-knit team. Building influence in this role will require you to be a collaborator, and have the ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
Day to day you will:
1. Own TNM’s visual brand strategy and ensure consistency across all platforms.
2. Create and produce high-quality design work across our newsroom and commercial outputs—including editorial content, corporate branding, and consumer-facing assets.
3. Building and lead the design team—working closely with senior leadership to scale as needed.
4. Collaborating with producers, journalists, and brand teams to create multi-platform graphics that bring our content to life.
5. Ensure all design work aligns with editorial, commercial, and product strategies—balancing aesthetics, accuracy, functionality, and brand identity.
6. Stay ahead of design and animation trends to continuously improve how we communicate visually.
7. Expand our brand presence into new spaces, including events, merchandise, and experiential design.
8. Lead creative projects that go beyond graphic design—directing live action, photography, CGI animation, and more.
TNM is a team-first company—collaboration, open dialogue, and a shared sense of purpose define how we work. We listen to each other, challenge ideas thoughtfully, and put our audience at the heart of everything we do.
We’re not interested in doing things the way they’ve always been done—we’re here to rethink, reimagine, and reset the way news is delivered.
Sound like a fit? We'd love to hear from you.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Design
* Industries
* Online Audio and Video Media
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