Editor, The Upshot
Nashville Public Radio, New York, NY, United States
Overview
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 as a company. Our newsroom reports from nearly 160 countries, and we focus on how readers experience our journalism across print, audio, digital, and apps. Our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that its worth paying for.
About The Role
The New York Times is looking for an editor to lead The Upshot, a desk that has produced innovative and creative explanatory journalism, making complex issues in politics, policy and everyday life accessible and engaging for Times readers. The Upshot includes cutting-edge data visualization, detailed policy analysis, Nate Cohns newsletter, and standalone destinations like Wordle Bot and Spelling Bee Buddy. The desk is powered by a collaborative, multidisciplinary group of journalists, including reporters with decades of experience, along with software developers and data visualizers.
Together, They Produce Work Like This
“An Extremely Detailed Map of New York City Neighborhoods”
“How One Polling Decision Is Leading to Two Distinct Stories of the Election”
“DOGE's Only Public Ledger Is Riddled With Mistakes”
The 10-Minute Challenge
Wordle Bot: Your Daily, Personalized Wordle Score
“A Huge Threat to the U.S. Budget Has Receded. And No One Is Sure Why.”
“Coastal Cities Priced Out Low-Wage Workers. Now College Graduates Are Leaving, Too.”
“When A.I.'s Output Is a Threat to A.I. Itself”
“A List of Nearly Everything in the G.O.P. Bill, and How Much It Would Cost or Save”
Flashback, a Weekly History Quiz
The Upshot also plays a strong role in The Times's coverage of Washington, with stories that dissect government actions and complex legislation and reveal their real-world consequences.
You are a forward-thinking leader who can build on the desk's momentum and chart its next course, both in its approach to news and enterprise journalism, as well as the storytelling forms, technologies and platforms it uses. You are an experienced editor with a curiosity across many subjects and a deep appreciation for visuals and technology, and you have a creative approach to covering the news and helping find stories that might otherwise be missed.
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 departmental guidance.
Responsibilities
Lead a team that produces a multiformat report including explanatory policy journalism, graphics-driven storytelling, and standalone interactive features
Drive news coverage on the desk, including competitive stories and ambitious enterprise
Develop and uphold a strong workplace culture on The Upshot
Collaborate with colleagues on desks across the newsroom
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
Report to Matthew Ericson, Assistant Managing Editor
Basic Qualifications
10+ years of journalism experience
Strong news judgment
Experience working with and managing multidisciplinary teams and fostering collaborations among reporters, visual journalists and technologists
Demonstrated expertise in shaping a wide variety of journalism
Demonstrated expertise in data-driven journalism
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of experience as an editor and manager
Experience leading successful innovations in story forms and harnessing new technologies to tell stories in new ways
Experience editing or writing stories about politics and policy
Expertise in editing charts and information graphics
Experience coaching colleagues and helping them increase their technical and journalistic skills
Internal and external candidates
should include a cover letter articulating a brief vision for the next era of this desk.
REQ-018710
The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$200,000 - $250,000 USD
EEO and Accessibility
The New York Times Company is committed to being the worlds best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. We embrace a diverse workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran or military status, or other protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights poster is available here. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law. For accommodations, email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com.
The Company encourages those with criminal histories to apply, consistent with Fair Chance laws. For information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants, click here.
Please beware of fraudulent job postings. If you suspect a fraudulent offer, you can report it to The New York Times at NYTapplicants@nytimes.com. You can also file a report with the Federal Trade Commission or your state attorney general.
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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 as a company. Our newsroom reports from nearly 160 countries, and we focus on how readers experience our journalism across print, audio, digital, and apps. Our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that its worth paying for.
About The Role
The New York Times is looking for an editor to lead The Upshot, a desk that has produced innovative and creative explanatory journalism, making complex issues in politics, policy and everyday life accessible and engaging for Times readers. The Upshot includes cutting-edge data visualization, detailed policy analysis, Nate Cohns newsletter, and standalone destinations like Wordle Bot and Spelling Bee Buddy. The desk is powered by a collaborative, multidisciplinary group of journalists, including reporters with decades of experience, along with software developers and data visualizers.
Together, They Produce Work Like This
“An Extremely Detailed Map of New York City Neighborhoods”
“How One Polling Decision Is Leading to Two Distinct Stories of the Election”
“DOGE's Only Public Ledger Is Riddled With Mistakes”
The 10-Minute Challenge
Wordle Bot: Your Daily, Personalized Wordle Score
“A Huge Threat to the U.S. Budget Has Receded. And No One Is Sure Why.”
“Coastal Cities Priced Out Low-Wage Workers. Now College Graduates Are Leaving, Too.”
“When A.I.'s Output Is a Threat to A.I. Itself”
“A List of Nearly Everything in the G.O.P. Bill, and How Much It Would Cost or Save”
Flashback, a Weekly History Quiz
The Upshot also plays a strong role in The Times's coverage of Washington, with stories that dissect government actions and complex legislation and reveal their real-world consequences.
You are a forward-thinking leader who can build on the desk's momentum and chart its next course, both in its approach to news and enterprise journalism, as well as the storytelling forms, technologies and platforms it uses. You are an experienced editor with a curiosity across many subjects and a deep appreciation for visuals and technology, and you have a creative approach to covering the news and helping find stories that might otherwise be missed.
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 departmental guidance.
Responsibilities
Lead a team that produces a multiformat report including explanatory policy journalism, graphics-driven storytelling, and standalone interactive features
Drive news coverage on the desk, including competitive stories and ambitious enterprise
Develop and uphold a strong workplace culture on The Upshot
Collaborate with colleagues on desks across the newsroom
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
Report to Matthew Ericson, Assistant Managing Editor
Basic Qualifications
10+ years of journalism experience
Strong news judgment
Experience working with and managing multidisciplinary teams and fostering collaborations among reporters, visual journalists and technologists
Demonstrated expertise in shaping a wide variety of journalism
Demonstrated expertise in data-driven journalism
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of experience as an editor and manager
Experience leading successful innovations in story forms and harnessing new technologies to tell stories in new ways
Experience editing or writing stories about politics and policy
Expertise in editing charts and information graphics
Experience coaching colleagues and helping them increase their technical and journalistic skills
Internal and external candidates
should include a cover letter articulating a brief vision for the next era of this desk.
REQ-018710
The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$200,000 - $250,000 USD
EEO and Accessibility
The New York Times Company is committed to being the worlds best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. We embrace a diverse workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran or military status, or other protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Know Your Rights poster is available here. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law. For accommodations, email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com.
The Company encourages those with criminal histories to apply, consistent with Fair Chance laws. For information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants, click here.
Please beware of fraudulent job postings. If you suspect a fraudulent offer, you can report it to The New York Times at NYTapplicants@nytimes.com. You can also file a report with the Federal Trade Commission or your state attorney general.
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