The New York Times

Senior Staff Editor, Well

New York, NY · Staff+ · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$125k-$135kDetected 1 day ago

ResearchCommunication

About the role

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.

You will supervise beat reporters and develop a stable of freelance contributors.
You will manage the digital life of stories, including writing engaging headlines, summaries and captions for digital presentation and promotion across platforms.
You will collaborate with our art team.
To keep our hiring process as fair and authentic as possible, we ask that you submit your own work and not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process.

Experience supervising beat reporters and freelancers.
Science-literate with a proven ability to parse and contextualize scientific research for a general-interest audience.
You have strong communication and organizational skills.

Passionate about news and service journalism.
This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
We're excited to learn more about you and your experience.
If you're an Engineering candidate, we'll let you know what specific GenAI tools you are permitted to use for your technical assessment.
The New York Times Company is committed to being the world's best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism.
To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization.
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.

$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.

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

You will abide by The Times's Code of Conduct and exemplify our Values and Behaviors.
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.

Commission (EEOC)'s Know Your Rights Poster is available here.
Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com.
Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
The Company encourages those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider their applications in a manner consistent with applicable "Fair Chance" laws, including but not limited to the NYC Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.

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