The New York Times is hiring: Temporary Staff Editor in New York

Temporary Staff Editor at The New York Times

Join to apply for the Temporary Staff Editor role at The New York Times – a temporary, in‑office position based in New York City. The role requires regular office attendance four days a week, with some flexibility to work remotely as department guidance allows.

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.

Responsibilities

• Act as a reliable second editor for multiple stories per week, ensuring Times style and standards are applied
• Review and edit material from the reader’s perspective for accuracy, grammar, comprehension, and readability
• Help set up and optimize editorial workflows under manager guidance
• Conceive and pitch fresh story ideas to the desk editor, maintaining diverse voices
• Write and edit engaging display copy that upholds the Styles desk’s voice and tone
• Collaborate with visual editors to assign and place appropriate art
• Assign, shape and edit features, developed with staff or freelance writers, as needed
• Maintain ethical standards in all published material, working with Standards and Legal departments
• Perform any other tasks related to the fine details of publication

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 the Styles desk, including trends, fashion, public figures, relationships, and more
• Experience creating editorial workflows using tools such as Airtable or other project management systems
• A track record of producing fresh story ideas
• Willingness to learn and adapt as The Times develops new story formats

Position represented by the NewsGuild of New York.

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The annual base pay range is $62.61 – $63.19 USD.

The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism, embracing a diverse workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. For information about reasonable accommodations, contact reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com.

Please note that the New York Times will never ask for financial information or payment from applicants. For concerns about fraudulent job postings, contact NYTapplicants@nytimes.com.