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The New York Times Company

Editor, New York Times Licensing New York, NY

The New York Times Company, New York, New York, us, 10261

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

The New York Times Licensing division, which manages the distribution of journalism from The New York Times and other content providers around the world, is looking for an editor for its licensing editorial team.

The editorial team is responsible for commissioning, editing, curating and packaging articles that make up various licensed products and services. They edit, repackage or abridge a wide range of columns, news stories and in-depth features to meet the needs of syndication clients. In addition, the team contributes to the creation, editing and distribution of bespoke publications and special series featuring essays by international contributors.

The editor is in charge of a variety of tasks, including copyediting; abridging text on deadline; backfielding articles and curating content packages.

This is an in-office position, based in New York City, with regular attendance in the office four days each week. Some flexibility to work remotely may be available per departmental guidance.

Responsibilities

Handle in-depth editing and abridgments of long‑form magazine articles

Act as lead editor and main contact for at least one major service, coordinating with the art, sales, marketing, editorial development, and operations departments as necessary

Pitch and curate bespoke content packages for syndication clients

Maintain and foster working relationships across the division, as well as with its content providers

Commission, backfield, and edit essays for special collections

Slotting (second read) articles as required

Assign and edit the work of freelance writers

Ensure that product and service descriptions and workflows are up to date

Assist in training of all new hires and interns

Provide editorial assistance on all projects from the editorial development team

Report to the Assistant Managing Editor, Syndicate

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of high‑level editing and/or journalism experience

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications or journalism

Strong writing and editing skills

Preferred Qualifications

Comfortable working in both the editorial and business spaces

A resourceful, organized, and creative self‑starter who collaborates well and can prioritize flexibility; excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Experience researching resources, troubleshooting, and solving problems creatively

Ability to embrace change, shift priorities quickly, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Knowledge of AP style and Times style

Fluency in Spanish

Avid consumer of all media and a passion for The New York Times brand

Pay Range $70,000 - $80,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Employment 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 an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectionate preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. 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. 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 encourages those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider their applications in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws, including but not limited to the NYC Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.

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