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Form of work
SalaryThe
mission
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.Job Description
The New York Times is seeking an ambitious editor to oversee coverage and conceive of new journalism initiatives that are sustained in part by partners beyond the newsroom.
We are seeking a collaborative leader and self-starter who can work across various news teams and business units to realize the editorial goals and output of the cross-functional teams under this umbrella. They include Special Projects, which has published
FAQs powered by a machine learning tool
, interactives
, its own series
and has helped desks reboot
and start new columns
; Headway
, devoted to telling the story of progress on topics from transportation in Bogota
to affordable housing in Maryland
; and the Learning Network
, which helps educators and students engage with our journalism by exploring our visual work
, lesson plans
and more. In addition to overseeing this coverage, this leader will be expected to grow ideas into editorial initiatives that may require new pods or collaborations across desks. This person should be brimming with ideas and have the practical wherewithal to pull them off. A familiarity with technology and various storyforms is also a requirement. And the ideal candidate is an effective manager who is fulfilled when bringing out the best in their direct reports.
This editor should also be well versed in the business of journalism, as the role requires working in partnership with advertising, R&D, sub-brand teams and other units while maintaining strict editorial independence and standards. And finally, this editor should thrive on being the public-facing leader of this initiative, appearing on stage and at relevant industry functions.
The role reports to Monica Drake, deputy managing editor and is based in New York City.
Responsibilities:
- Oversees editorial output of teams under projects, including collaborations, learning network and headway.
- Conceives of new teams dedicated to new lines of coverage.
- Spearheads major cross-desk projects across the newsroom.
- Partner closely with advertising, R&D and product organization
- Helps build consensus on initiatives across newsroom leadership and business-side partners.
- Partners with team directors in conceiving staffing, budget and workflows related to projects as well as new and existing initiatives.
Basic Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience.
- Senior journalist who has created a distinctive body of work.
- Has led a dynamic team that creates many types of media.
- Can work in partnership with business-side teams while holding firm on a commitment to independent journalism.
- Collaborator who can work with a diverse group of stakeholders, ranging from newsroom masthead to desk heads to R&D
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience as an editor at a major news organization with a desire to learn new tools and journalism forms — and an interest in shaping them for the future
- Strong people management skills with a proven ability to develop and execute a vision.
- Familiarity with news standards
The annual base pay salary for this role is between $200,000.00 and $250,000.00.
The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.
The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email
reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com
. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.
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