Story Editor, NYT Magazine
About The Position
The New York Times Magazine is looking for an experienced story editor to join their team. The editor will generate ideas quickly, make smart assignments for reported features and essays at a range of lengths, be able to experiment with new forms of visually-driven, digital-first packages and have a sophisticated understanding of long-form journalism. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sense of narrative, structure and argument, and a keen ear for stylish prose. They should be able to work with a diverse roster of writers, and know how to identify and recruit new industry talent. The story editor will coordinate reporting, juggle many projects at various levels of completion, follow deadlines and stay on top of their writers to do the same. Collaboration, creativity, and the ability to stay calm in a high-stakes environment are valued.
Requirements
- 8+ years' editing experience at a major publication or media organization
- Experience generating ideas for magazine stories and the ability to convert them into assignments
- Skill and experience working with writers at every stage of a manuscript process, from pitching and honing ideas all the way down to close line editing
- Demonstrated track record in leading collaborative teams
Nice To Haves
- Sharp editorial instincts and ability to think creatively about the future of narrative long-form journalism
- Interest in and knowledge of a wide variety of subject matter
- Deep familiarity with The New York Times Magazine
Responsibilities
- Bring story ideas that demonstrate strong news judgment, subject-area expertise and audience awareness
- Assign and edit feature articles, ideas-driven essays, visually-driven interactive stories, special packages and the occasional column
- Lead a team of journalists including colleagues from design, photo, research, copy and production to shape and finalize stories for publication
- Edit stories to the highest standards, with attention to accuracy, fairness, independence and narrative
- Self-manage your own deadlines and set appropriate deadlines for your writers. Ensure that stories are in stable shape ahead of production
- 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
- medical
- dental
- vision benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
- company-matching 401(k) plan
- paid vacation
- paid sick days
- paid parental leave
- tuition reimbursement
- professional development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
