Staff Editor, Opinion Job at The New York Times in New York

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. 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

The New York Times is looking for an editor to help curate and produce the Opinion section of the print newspaper.

This is a hybrid position, based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance.

Responsibilities:

• Select Opinion pieces to appear in the daily newspaper
• Manage copy flow for the daily print newspaper
• Edit Opinion pieces for length and accuracy
• Collaborate with story editors, copy editors, art directors, photo editors and news assistants to ensure the print report is dynamic, engaging, timely, accurate and sent to press on time.
• You will report to the print editor in Opinion.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of journalism experience
• 1+ years of experience editing for print
• Experience working in a deadline-driven news environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent news judgment
• Editing skills around trimming for fit
• Experience shifting priorities and demands based on department needs and the news cycle
• A spirit of collaboration

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

The annual base pay range for this role is between:

$113,945.85 - $115,000 USD

The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, disability, or other legally protected characteristics. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable Fair Chance laws.