The New York Times Company is hiring: Editor, The Upshot New York, NY in New Yor

The mission

The New York Times is committed to seeking the truth and helping people understand the world through independent journalism.

About the Role

The New York Times is looking for an editor to lead The Upshot, a desk that produces innovative explanatory journalism on politics, policy and everyday life, making complex issues accessible and engaging for readers. The Upshot hosts data visualization, policy analysis, newsletters, and interactive features, supported by a multidisciplinary team of reporters, software developers, and data visualizers. You will lead the desk’s next era, shaping its news coverage, enterprise reporting, storytelling forms, technologies, and platforms.

This is an in-office position based in New York City with regular attendance in the office each week.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team that produces multiformat reporting including explanatory policy journalism, data-driven graphics, and standalone interactive features
• Drive news coverage on the desk, including competitive stories and ambitious enterprise
• Develop and uphold a strong workplace culture on The Upshot
• Collaborate with colleagues on desks across the newsroom
• Support and uphold the value of journalistic independence and the mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world
• Report to Matthew Ericson, Assistant Managing Editor

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of journalism experience
• Strong news judgment
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and fostering collaboration among reporters, visual journalists, and technologists
• Demonstrated expertise in shaping broad journalism and in data-driven journalism

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an editor and manager
• Experience leading innovations in story forms and using new technologies to tell stories
• Experience editing or writing about politics and policy
• Expertise in editing charts and information graphics
• Experience coaching colleagues to enhance technical and journalistic skills

Internal and external candidates should include a cover letter articulating a brief vision for the next era of this desk.

Req: REQ-018710

Compensation

The annual base pay range for this role is $200,000 to $250,000 USD.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. We embrace a diverse workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. The company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by law. For accessibility, contact reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com.

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