Senior Staff Editor

$122,529 - $122,529/Yr

CO0001 The New York Times Company - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - New York, NY

About the position

The New York Times is seeking a Senior Staff Editor for the daily international report. This versatile role involves editing news stories, managing live briefings, and collaborating with a global team to enhance storytelling across various formats. The position emphasizes journalistic excellence and flexibility, requiring regular office attendance in New York City.

Responsibilities

• Handle edits of all sorts, including first edits and write-throughs
• Edit and write for live briefings
• Elevate effective headlines and clear writing across the entire report
• Work with reporters and other editors to champion and drive innovative ways of telling stories
• Push a strong promotion of stories on the homepage and other core Times platforms
• Identify and respond quickly to breaking news
• Demonstrate support and understanding of journalistic independence and the mission of The New York Times.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience writing and editing copy for news and enterprise
• At least 3 years of experience thinking about multiple story forms and formats
• Excellent news judgment

Nice-to-haves

• Experience collaborating with visual journalists on news and enterprise
• Experience with International stories
• Ability to quickly pick up new topics
• Experience under deadline pressure
• A willingness to be nimble and flexible as the newsroom's needs evolve
• Professional judgment with respect to confidentiality
• Leadership experience, including managing others with the ability to inspire and motivate others
• Knowledgeable about Times style and applying it properly in different content types

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans for employees and their families
• Health and wellness programs
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation
• Paid parental leave