Assistant Editor
The New York Times(1 month ago)
About this role
A Senior Assistant Editor on The New York Times' National Desk helps shape coverage and guide the desk’s editorial direction, with an emphasis on stories that deepen readers' understanding of American life. The role is part of the newsroom leadership and supports the organization's mission of independent journalism. It is based in New York City and requires regular in-office attendance (about four days per week) with limited remote flexibility.
Required Skills
- Team Management
- Idea Generation
- Story Assignment
- Editing
- Collaboration
- News Judgment
- Breaking News
- Visual Storytelling
- Deadline Reporting
About The New York Times
nytco.comThe New York Times Company is a global media and publishing organization best known for producing The New York Times across print, digital, audio, and video platforms. It delivers investigative reporting, breaking news, analysis, and features while operating subscription-driven digital products and consumer brands such as Wirecutter, Cooking and Games. The company emphasizes editorial independence and its mission to “seek the truth and help people understand the world,” monetizing through subscriptions, advertising and licensing. Headquartered in New York City, it serves a large international audience and is publicly traded.