The New York Times is hiring: Staff Editor, Styles in New York

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The New York Times is looking for a versatile editor for the Styles desk to ensure our stories follow Times style and standards while delighting and entertaining readers. The editor will line‑edit, copy‑edit and fact‑check multiple stories per week across news and features, and will also collaborate directly with reporters and assigning editors on story shaping for a variety of digital formats.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a reliable second editor for multiple stories per week, with deep knowledge of Times style and standards.
• Edit material from the reader’s perspective for accuracy, grammar, comprehension and readability.
• Help set up and optimize editorial workflows under the guidance of the manager.
• Conceive and pitch fresh story ideas to the desk editor, keeping diversity of voices and story types top of mind.
• Write and edit engaging display copy that upholds the Styles desk’s voice and tone.
• Coordinate with visual editors to ensure art is assigned and placed appropriately.
• Assign, shape, and edit features developed with staff or freelance writers.
• Maintain the ethical standards of The New York Times in all published material, working with our Standards and Legal departments.
• Perform any tasks necessary related to the fine details of publication.
• Demonstrate support for, and a strong commitment to, our mission to seek the truth and help 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 New York Times develops new story formats.

Location: In‑office position, based in New York City, with regular attendance in the office four days each week. Some flexibility to work remotely per departmental guidance.

Hourly Rate: $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. We embrace a diverse workforce across all levels of our organization. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic traits, citizenship, veteran or military status, or other legally protected characteristics. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to these characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available.

We will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Individuals seeking accommodations for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com.

The position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

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