Assistant Editor, Metro
About The Position
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. About the Role, Mission or Department Overview The Metro desk of The New York Times is looking for an assistant editor to help shape its coverage by overseeing the work of a team of reporters. We're looking for a creative and highly skilled editor who has experience shepherding enterprise and features that delve into a story and sparkle with lively writing. We're looking for an editor who brings out the best in the writers they work with and who can handle a range of subjects with sensitivity and curiosity. We're looking for someone with a track record of handling powerful stories that show a command of tone, pacing and structure, who enjoys working on stories that are in dialogue with the news, and who can see narrative possibilities in stories of varying lengths. You should also be passionate about the possibilities of non-traditional forms of journalism. This editor would play a key role in selecting, assigning and editing features and mid-range enterprise, as well as breaking news and overseeing lines of coverage of ongoing stories relevant to their team. 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.
Requirements
- 10+ years' experience at a journalism or media company or other relevant organization.
- Editing skills that demonstrate mastery of journalistic style and standards, including ethical and superb news judgment.
- Experience managing reporters.
- Demonstrated metabolism to run breaking news coverage and the focus to deliver slow-developing enterprise.
- A track record of fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment is a must.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated willingness to experiment and try new ways to connect with readers.
- Experience promoting a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- An openness to trying new storytelling approaches.
Responsibilities
- You will manage a team of reporters.
- You will collaborate with photo, data, graphics, video and audio journalists to deliver high-impact digital stories.
- You will generate ideas for news and enterprise, not just for their reporters but for the desk as a whole.
- 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.
Benefits
- dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock.
- Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
- For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
