The New York Times is hiring: Assistant Editor, National in New York

Join to apply for the Assistant Editor role at The New York Times 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 National desk of The New York Times is looking for an assistant editor to help shape its coverage decisions and oversee a team of regional and beat reporters. This seasoned journalist will play a key role in driving the report by selecting, assigning and editing breaking news stories, features and enterprise; as well as guiding lines of coverage of ongoing stories relevant to their team. They are a champion of new formats and approaches to storytelling, from live blogs to video. A keen sense of which stories from across the country will appeal to a global audience and deepen our readers' understanding of American life is a must. This is an in‑office position, based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance. Responsibilities You will manage a team of reporters You will generate ideas for news and enterprise, not just for their reporters but for the desk as a whole You will assign and edit news stories and enterprise stories. You have are eager to collaborate with journalists across formats, mediums and the broader newsroom organization Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world. You will report to a National Editor Basic Qualifications 10+ years' experience at a journalism corporation or media company or other relevant organization Editing skills that demonstrate mastery of journalistic style and standards, including ethical and superb news judgment Previous experience directly managing and editing reporters Demonstrated metabolism to run breaking news coverage and the focus to deliver slow‑developing enterprise Facility with new and visual storytelling approaches Experience working in high‑pressure, deadline‑driven newsrooms -- including coverage, workflow, as a reporter or editor (depends on role) Preferred Qualifications A strong understanding of Times style and standards A willingness to be flexible as the newsroom's needs evolve Compensation Annual base pay range: $160,000 – $200,000. 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 affectional 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)’s 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. 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En Español: La misión del New York Times es buscar la verdad y ayudar a las personas a entender el mundo. Eso significa que el periodismo independiente está en el corazón de todo lo que hacemos como empresa. Es por eso que tenemos una redacción de renombre mundial que envía periodistas para informar sobre el terreno desde casi 160 países. Por eso nos centramos profundamente en cómo nuestros lectores experimentarán nuestro periodismo, desde la impresión hasta el audio hasta un destino digital y de aplicación de clase mundial. Y es por esto que nuestra estrategia comercial se centra en hacer al periodismo tan bueno que vale la pena leerlo. Puede haber cierta flexibilidad para trabajar de forma remota según su orientación departamental. Responsabilidades Dirigirá un equipo de periodistas Generará ideas para noticias y empresas, no solo para sus reporteros sino para el escritorio en general asignará y editará historias de noticias e historias empresariales. Está ansioso por colaborar con los periodistas a través de formatos, medios y la organización más amplia del salón de redacción Demostrar apoyo y comprensión de nuestro valor de la independencia periodística y un fuerte compromiso con nuestra misión de buscar la verdad y ayudar a las personas a entender el mundo. Informará al Editor Nacional Qualificaciones Básicas 10+ años de experiencia en una corporación de periodismo o compañía de medios u otras habilidades de edición relevantes que demuestren dominio del estilo y estándares periodísticos, incluidos los estándars éticos y sobresalientes Experiencia anterior en manejar y editar periodistas Demonstró que se enfoca directamente en la cobertura de noticias y la calidad del trabajo como fuente de prensa y la capacidad de comunicación La empresa New York Times (NYTimes) Prefiere ser capaz de desarrollar una mejor base de información basada en nuevas tecnologías, incluyendo el uso de alta velocidad y la mejora de la calidad de la cadena de corriente de noticias. Para ello, abrazamos a una fuerza laboral diversa que tiene una amplia gama de antecedentes y experiencias en todas nuestras filas, en todos los niveles de la organización. Alentamos a las personas de todos los orígenes a solicitar. 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