Senior Style Editor — Hybrid NYC

Socket.dev; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

FSAs

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development programs

Job summary

The New York Times Company is seeking a senior editor to oversee Wirecutter's style team in a hybrid role based out of the LIC office in NYC. You will guide coverage of style and accessories, lead a team of writers, and collaborate with photo, video, audience development, and lifestyle editors to deliver useful, engaging guidance rooted in rigorous testing and journalistic integrity.

You will manage editors and writers, shape guides and short-form coverage, work with freelancers, use data to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional editing experience and at least two years managing editors and/or writers, with a proven ability to effectively manage projects and direct reports.
• The ability to write clearly and accessibly about topics for lay audiences, and edit with an eye for helping others do the same.
• Deep knowledge of fashion subject matter and clear sense of good aesthetic taste.

Responsibilities

• Plan coverage for style and accessories guides and projects over the course of the year.
• With the editorial director, execute strategy for our coverage and manage a team of writers in execution of dynamic style content, including guides, short-form, and multi-platform coverage.
• Assign projects to freelance and staff writers as needed, and manage them on a per-project basis.
• Manage editors and writers as direct reports, set clear expectations, facilitate performance feedback, and support learning and development.
• Manage editorial process and serve as top or lead editor for guides, short-form journalism, and other projects that fall under your area of coverage.
• Approve ideas from your team and use data to support pitches and to monitor performance.
• Interact with our reader community through multiple channels, including social, comments, and through our community team.
• May be required to attend trade shows and product news events as needed.
• Perform related work as assigned.
• 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 editorial director of lifestyle.

Skills

Editing expertise

Team management

Fashion knowledge

Job description

The New York Times Company is seeking a senior editor to oversee Wirecutter's style team in a hybrid role based out of the LIC office in NYC. You will guide coverage of style and accessories, lead a team of writers, and collaborate with photo, video, audience development, and lifestyle editors to deliver useful, engaging guidance rooted in rigorous testing and journalistic integrity.

You will manage editors and writers, shape guides and short-form coverage, work with freelancers, use data to