Story Editor, NYT Magazine

The 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 company matching

Paid vacation and parental leave

Job summary

The New York Times is searching for a story editor to join its dynamic team in New York City. This role requires an experienced individual with a strong narrative and editorial sense to oversee various story projects from inception to publication.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of editing experience and a proven ability to work with a diverse array of writers. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, as the position involves collaborating with design, research, and production teams.

This is an in-office role, typically requiring attendance four days a week with some remote flexibility, part of The New York Times’ commitment to high-quality journalism.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' editing experience at a major publication.
• Experience in developing magazine stories and assignments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with writers throughout the editing process.

Responsibilities

• Bring story ideas demonstrating strong news judgment.
• Assign and edit various types of articles.
• Lead a team of journalists to finalize stories.

Skills

Editing experience

Generating story ideas

Working with writers

Leading teams

Job description

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.

The New York Times Magazine is looking for an experienced story editor to join our team. The editor will generate ideas quickly, make smart assignments for reported features and essays at a range of lengths, be able to experiment with new forms of visually‑driven, digital‑first packages and have a sophisticated understanding of long‑form journalism.

You will possess a strong sense of narrative, structure and argument, and a keen ear for stylish prose. You should be able to work with a diverse roster of writers, and know how to identify and recruit new industry talent. The story editor will coordinate reporting, juggle many projects at various levels of completion, follow deadlines and stay on top of their writers to do the same. We value collaboration, creativity and the ability to stay calm in a high‑stakes environment.

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 your departmental guidance.

Responsibilities

• Bring story ideas that demonstrate strong news judgment, subject‑area expertise and audience awareness
• Assign and edit feature articles, ideas‑driven essays, visually‑driven interactive stories, special packages and the occasional column
• Lead a team of journalists including colleagues from design, photo, research, copy and production to shape and finalize stories for publication
• Edit stories to the highest standards, with attention to accuracy, fairness, independence and narrative
• Self‑manage your own deadlines and set appropriate deadlines for your writers. Ensure that stories are in stable shape ahead of production
• This role reports to the Editor, Magazine

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years’ editing experience at a major publication or media organization
• Experience generating ideas for magazine stories and the ability to convert them into assignments
• Skill and experience working with writers at every stage of a manuscript process, from pitching and honing ideas all the way down to close line editing
• Demonstrated track record in leading collaborative teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Sharp editorial instincts and ability to think creatively about the future of narrative long‑form journalism
• Interest in and knowledge of a wide variety of subject matter
• Deep familiarity with The New York Times Magazine

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base pay range for this role is between $124,979.94 and $135,000 USD. For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company‑matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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