Hybrid Story Editor: Long-Form & Digital Packages

New York Times; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 124,979 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with matching

Paid vacation and sick days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The New York Times is looking for an experienced story editor based in New York City. You will generate ideas, oversee reporting on stories, and work collaboratively with writers, editors, and designers.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of editing experience and a keen sense for narrative structure. This in-office position promotes a creative and collaborative environment, with flexibility for remote work as per departmental guidance.

The annual salary ranges from $124,979.94 to $135,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ editing experience at a major publication or media organization.
• Demonstrated track record in leading collaborative teams.
• Skill in working with writers at every stage of a manuscript process.

Responsibilities

• Bring story ideas that demonstrate strong news judgment.
• Assign and edit feature articles and essays.
• Lead a team of journalists to shape stories for publication.
• Edit stories for accuracy and narrative quality.
• Self-manage deadlines and ensure stable story shape ahead of production.

Skills

Story editing

Team leadership

Creative thinking

Deadline management

Job description

The New York Times is looking for an experienced story editor based in New York City. You will generate ideas, oversee reporting on stories, and work collaboratively with writers, editors, and designers.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of editing experience and a keen sense for narrative structure. This in-office position promotes a creative and collaborative environment, with flexibility for remote work as per departmental guidance.

The annual salary ranges from $124,979.94 to $135,000, along with comprehensive benefits.