The New York Times
Overview
The New York Times is looking for a night editor for the Washington Bureau. You will manage the news report during the evening, coordinating with the bureau's leadership and the subject matter and live editors to assure that the digital report is energetic, competitive, authoritative and creative across all platforms during a period that can be among the busiest and most unpredictable of the day. The job requires monitoring and anticipating news developments, making assignments, handling first and second reads, serving as the primary liaison with New York, coordinating with the live team and the newsrooms in Seoul and London and supervising other editors on duty.
This position is based in Washington, D.C., and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance.
Responsibilities
You will be aware of running news stories across multiple topics, work with reporters to stay abreast of developments, monitor wires and social media and help plan for newsy events, all with an eye to producing a vibrant and competitive digital report.
You will make news judgments under intense pressure and consult widely with colleagues in Washington and around the newsroom.
You will handle first and second reads on both news and enterprise stories.
You will manage copy flow and set priorities.
You will oversee senior staff editors and work closely with the live editors during the evening.
You will assist the S&O deputy and others with scheduling.
You will report to the Washington Bureau Chief.
Basic Qualifications
10+ years' experience at a journalism or media company or other relevant organization
Editing skills that demonstrate mastery of journalistic style and standards, including ethical standards.
Proven news judgment.
Previous experience managing and editing reporters.
Previous experience juggling multiple storylines with rigor and judgment
Experience with coverage of some combination of government, policy and politics.
Openness to and comfort with new story forms and live coverage.
A commitment to independent journalism.
Preferred Qualifications
A strong understanding of Times style and standards
A willingness to collaborate and the ability to partner with colleagues across The New York Times newsroom.
Demonstrated ability to drive coverage across multiple topics
Pay and Benefits The annual base pay range for this role is between: $175,000 - $200,000 USD
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here.
The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. 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 will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable Fair Chance laws.
For information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants click here.
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This position is based in Washington, D.C., and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance.
Responsibilities
You will be aware of running news stories across multiple topics, work with reporters to stay abreast of developments, monitor wires and social media and help plan for newsy events, all with an eye to producing a vibrant and competitive digital report.
You will make news judgments under intense pressure and consult widely with colleagues in Washington and around the newsroom.
You will handle first and second reads on both news and enterprise stories.
You will manage copy flow and set priorities.
You will oversee senior staff editors and work closely with the live editors during the evening.
You will assist the S&O deputy and others with scheduling.
You will report to the Washington Bureau Chief.
Basic Qualifications
10+ years' experience at a journalism or media company or other relevant organization
Editing skills that demonstrate mastery of journalistic style and standards, including ethical standards.
Proven news judgment.
Previous experience managing and editing reporters.
Previous experience juggling multiple storylines with rigor and judgment
Experience with coverage of some combination of government, policy and politics.
Openness to and comfort with new story forms and live coverage.
A commitment to independent journalism.
Preferred Qualifications
A strong understanding of Times style and standards
A willingness to collaborate and the ability to partner with colleagues across The New York Times newsroom.
Demonstrated ability to drive coverage across multiple topics
Pay and Benefits The annual base pay range for this role is between: $175,000 - $200,000 USD
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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here.
The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. 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 will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable Fair Chance laws.
For information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants click here.
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