Senior Staff Editor

$122,529 - $122,529/Yr

CO0001 The New York Times Company - New York, NY

posted 5 days ago

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
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