Executive Editor, Business Desk

CV in; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Times requires a seasoned editor to lead the business desk in New York, shaping enterprise and real-time coverage for a global audience.

You will mentor a diverse staff, set desk goals, and coordinate with video, photography, and design to deliver clear, impactful reporting. This full-time role demands independent judgment, collaboration, and a commitment to accountability at the highest newsroom standards.

Qualifications

• Ten years of journalism or related field experience.
• Five+ years in a senior editorial role directing complex coverage.
• Ability to assess emerging situations and assign impactful stories.
• Mastery of multiple storytelling formats: text, video, interactive graphics.
• Exceptional editorial judgment under tight deadlines.
• History of leading within intricate organizational environments.
• Strong news judgment and commitment to independent journalism.
• Track record of decisions upholding integrity and reputation.
• Capacity to manage multiple high-priority assignments without compromising quality.
• Understanding of ethical considerations in business/financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Define the strategic direction of the business desk with clear goals and metrics.
• Drive original reporting shaping conversations on business and economy.
• Collaborate with video, photography, and design for cross-format coverage.
• Mentor junior staff through coaching and feedback.
• Set desk-level goals and KPIs; track reader engagement and depth of coverage.
• Allocate reporters across beats to cover underexplored areas.
• Represent the desk in cross-department meetings with leadership, product, and audience teams.
• Maintain rigorous editorial standards during deadlines; ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Evaluate and adopt new storytelling technologies to enhance coverage.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Story assignment

Multiformat storytelling

Editorial judgment

Leadership in complex orgs

Independent journalism

High-pressure decision making

Collaboration across desks

Ethical reporting

News judgment

Job description

The New York Times requires a seasoned editor to lead the business desk in New York, shaping enterprise and real-time coverage for a global audience.

You will mentor a diverse staff, set desk goals, and coordinate with video, photography, and design to deliver clear, impactful reporting. This full-time role demands independent judgment, collaboration, and a commitment to accountability at the highest newsroom standards.