Editor, Talent Development

The New York Times•New York, NY

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

New York Times Cooking is looking for a strategic, dynamic and discerning editor to lead our talent strategy. You'll be one of the primary architects of our growing talent network in an interdisciplinary role that sits at the intersection of video production, culinary development and audience strategy work. Your focus will be expanding and programming our roster of exceptional talent, who appear on our platforms and social channels, and increasingly in Cooking content on their own channels. You'll identify and engage with strong recipe creators who are skilled at cooking on camera and connecting with an audience, managing scouting, outreach, creative development and the relationships over time. The ideal candidate is an electric and innovative strategic thinker with big ideas and a desire to experiment. You have the presence to represent Cooking in conversations externally and the confidence to develop and advocate for strategy internally. Expertise on the food landscape and YouTube, Instagram and TikTok are essential to success in this role, as is a knack for identifying the best and most unique voices. 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

7+ years of experience working with talent in editorial strategy or video production, specifically within the food or lifestyle media space
Strong editorial judgment; you have an instinct for which creators and recipes will engage an audience, and help us broaden the range of voices we feature
Expertise analyzing Youtube, Instagram and TikTok data, audience responses and other metrics to inform content strategy
Functional culinary knowledge; you are comfortable discussing recipe mechanics, testing processes and food quality with professional recipe developers and editors

Nice To Haves

Manage business deliverables without losing sight of creative goals
Superb communication and organizational skills
Curiosity and an energetic approach to finding talent and building relationships
A passion for food, cooking and the mission of The New York Times

Responsibilities

Work with Cooking leadership to articulate and advance strategy with a focus on talent
Scout and recruit, proactively identifying unique culinary voices. Initiate high-level outreach, determine deliverables and serve as a primary point of contact, building relationships over time
Play a leading role in recipe planning, production and promotion, ensuring that we arrive at dynamic lineups and produce video and recipes that engage audiences at the level of quality associated with the Cooking brand
Be an expert on the competitive landscape: Keep a constant pulse on culture, trends and emerging formats and platforms.
Work with our audience and data insights teams to analyze performance and continually refine our strategy
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.