News Editor at The New York Times

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

220000.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

News Judgment, Editing Skills, Breaking News Coverage, Collaboration, Clear Writing, Leadership, Curiosity, Subject Familiarity

Industry

Newspaper Publishing

Description

The 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. The News Desk is looking for an editor with excellent news judgment, great editing skills and an interest in having a broad impact across the report. You will balance the need for speed with our core value of accuracy. This is a swing shift position, from about 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., which means you'd have the chance to work closely with our small group of senior editors managing the report during the day - and then have the opportunity to work alongside the maestro of the night newsroom, Steve Kenny. Additionally, you will have the chance to work closely with every desk on nearly every aspect of the report. Most of all, you will always be thinking about the big picture and how all the pieces fit together. While our primary responsibilities on the New Desk are set - news, quality, home page priorities - you will have the chance to help define the role as we evolve to meet the needs of a rapidly changing newsroom. This is an in-office position, based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance. Responsibilities: Read stories and offer help and guidance to backfield editors Consult with the Home team on placement and play Help elevate our breaking news coverage and improve headlines and summaries Ensure Times journalism is urgent, authoritative and accessible Identify the day's top stories and keep tabs as they are developing Oversee editing with the modern, busy reader in mind Stay atop of breaking developments that move on the wires, Dataminr and leading competitors. Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world. This role reports to Assistant Managing Editor, News Desk Basic Qualifications: 5+ years of experience as an editor including breaking news Experience demonstrating excellent news judgment Experience collaborating with colleagues of different professional backgrounds and skills Demonstrated track record of helping produce clear, concise news writing Can provide leadership when it comes to conceptualizing, editing and executing new and high-impact reports Preferred Qualifications: Curiosity and interest in breaking news Enjoy a wide range of subjects and be familiar with competitors' work This will be a Monday-through-Friday schedule with occasional night shifts to fill in when needed. REQ-019413 The annual base pay range for this role is between: $180,000—$220,000 USD The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. 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Responsibilities

The News Editor will read stories, provide guidance to backfield editors, and oversee breaking news coverage. They will also ensure that journalism is urgent, authoritative, and accessible while identifying top stories.