Editor, NYT Wirecutter (Temporary)

The New York Times•New York, NY

13h

About The Position

Wirecutter is seeking a temporary, part-time editor to join its discovery team, which applies Wirecutter’s service journalism approach to formats beyond its classic product guides. The editor will edit staff writers’ stories and collaborate with partners across teams on publication. The role calls for strong storytelling, thoughtful writer coaching, discerning engagement with trends, and hands-on experience working with writers as both an editor and people manager. The position is 15–20 hours per week and has the potential to be remote. The editor reports to the Editorial Director.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience working at a media company.
At least 1 year of experience working with and editing writers.

Nice To Haves

Passion balanced by skepticism of marketing claims and unproven ideas.
Experience writing or editing timely, short-form content.
Experience collaborating with an art director and/or photo editor to present content visually.
Experience expressing complex ideas through visualizations such as charts, graphs, or infographics.

Responsibilities

Edit and revise multiple articles and other content with different writers.
Manage deadlines and editorial processes.
Review writers’ supporting documents and notes.
Work with experienced Wirecutter editors to ensure stories meet established editorial standards.
Collaborate with and respond to queries from fact checkers, copy editors, and producers to prepare pieces for publication.
Work with photo editors to coordinate photography plans.
Perform related work as assigned.
Support and understand the value of journalistic independence and demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission of seeking the truth and helping people understand the world.

Benefits

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
Company-matching 401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid vacation
Paid sick days
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development programs
Potential eligibility for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock, depending on role