Staff Editor, Styles Job at The New York Times Company in New York

Office: New York, NY

Department: Editing

Job description

The New York Times is looking for a versatile editor for the Styles desk to ensure the department's stories follow Times style and standards while keeping in mind our goals of delighting and entertaining readers. The editor will line‑edit, copy‑edit and fact‑check multiple stories per week, including news and features. You will also have opportunities to work directly with reporters and assigning editors on story shaping for a variety of digital formats. You have strong attention to detail, an understanding of deadlines and priorities and a collaborative spirit.

Employment type and location

This is a 6‑month temporary, in‑office position based in New York City. You will attend the office four days each week; some flexibility to work remotely may be possible per departmental guidance.

Responsibilities

• Be a reliable second editor for multiple stories per week – be thoroughly knowledgeable about Times style and standards
• Edit a vast range of material from the reader's perspective for accuracy, grammar, comprehension and readability
• Under the guidance of the manager, help set up and optimize editorial workflows
• Conceive of and pitch fresh story ideas to the desk editor – keep diversity of voices and the types of stories our desk tells top of mind
• Write and edit engaging display copy that upholds the Styles desk's voice and tone
• Collaborate with visual editors and ensure they have the information needed to assign and place appropriate art
• Assign, shape and edit features, developed with staff or freelance writers
• Understand and maintain the ethical standards of The Times in all published material, including working with Standards and Legal departments
• Perform any tasks necessary related to the fine details of publication
• Demonstrate support for and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to seeking the truth and helping people understand the world
• Report to the Styles Desk

Basic qualifications

• 3+ years as a digital editor for a news organization or lifestyle publication
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience copy editing and fact checking in a deadline‑driven environment
• Wit and creativity

Preferred qualifications

• Interest in the breadth of subjects covered by Styles, including on‑ and offline trends, fashion, public figures, relationships and more
• Experience creating editorial workflows, using Airtable or other project‑management tools and content‑management systems
• A track record of producing fresh story ideas
• Willingness to learn and adapt as The Times develops new story formats

Additional information

Position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

Hourly rate: $62.61—$63.19 USD.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, or other personally protected characteristics. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights Poster is available here.

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