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
- 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
- This role reports to the Editor, Magazine.
Basic Qualifications:- 8+ 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.
REQ-020218
The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$124,979.94-$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.
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