Senior AI Policy & Ideas Editor

The New York Times Company; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Times Company’s Opinion department seeks a sophisticated editorial leader to shape AI coverage from a historical, policy and narrative journalism perspective. This role edits high-profile columnists and drives a department-wide strategy in New York City.

Based in the office with some remote flexibility, you will guide ambitious projects, collaborate across graphics and audience teams, and uphold our commitment to independent journalism.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in senior editorial roles at a major national publication.
• Proven track record editing complex, ideas-driven journalism and high-profile writers.
• Exceptional ability to synthesize technical information into compelling, accessible narratives for a general audience.
• A deep interest in the intersection of technology and public policy, with an established network of thinkers and practitioners in the AI space.
• Experience managing large-scale editorial projects from conception through publication.
• Sophisticated understanding of the digital media landscape and a commitment to maintaining The Times's standards of editorial excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate Opinion's cross-platform strategy for AI coverage, identifying the most urgent moral, political and economic questions raised by emerging technologies.
• Commission and edit ambitious enterprise projects, deep-dive features and essays that provide historical context and forward-looking analysis of the AI revolution.
• Collaborate with graphics, multimedia and audience teams to create innovative digital presentations for complex technical and philosophical topics.
• Manage and edit a portfolio of New York Times columnists and contributing writers, providing high-touch guidance on narrative voice, structural clarity and argumentative rigor.
• Identify and recruit guest essayists and new recurring voices who can contribute specialized expertise on technology, ethics and the future.
• Manage a team of writers to refine their perspectives, ensuring that every piece of commentary meets the highest standards of intellectual honesty and literary excellence.
• 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 the Opinion Editorial Director.

Skills

Editorial leadership

Editing high-profile writers

Communicating complex ideas

AI policy understanding

Narrative journalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Job description

The New York Times Company’s Opinion department seeks a sophisticated editorial leader to shape AI coverage from a historical, policy and narrative journalism perspective. This role edits high-profile columnists and drives a department-wide strategy in New York City.

Based in the office with some remote flexibility, you will guide ambitious projects, collaborate across graphics and audience teams, and uphold our commitment to independent journalism.