WNYC, NY Public Radio
Editor, Culture
WNYC/Gothamist New York City, New York
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Description
Culture Editor
WNYC/Gothamist Newsroom
The WNYC/Gothamist Newsroom is seeking a New York-loving and culture-obsessed editor to lead our culture desk. This editor will oversee journalists who produce multiplatform storytelling on the city’s zeitgeist, art and entertainment.
The Culture Editor is passionate about the city’s existing and emerging cultural scenes and venues. A strong candidate will have experience managing daily and enterprise coverage that is audience-first and engaging.
This editor will direct and shape coverage with an eye toward reaching new and diverse audiences as we capture the impact that culture, and access to culture, has on all people who live in our region. This editor is responsible for upholding the highest standards of journalistic quality and integrity, ensuring that WNYC’s journalism is engaging, timely, accurate, clear, thorough, fair and impactful.
This role reports into WNYC’s Deputy Editor.
Responsibilities:
Create and operationalize a strategic vision for the Culture desk’s journalism that attracts loyal and diverse audiences in digital, on-air, on-demand audio and social
Work with reporters to develop clear lines of coverage and beats within the Culture space
Create recurring editorial series and features that are audience-first and engaging
Manage a freelancer budget and foster relationships with freelance journalists
Hold all content to the highest journalistic standards -- from breaking news to longform features
Create and execute team goals while mentoring, developing and coaching direct reports
Organize daily and long-term coverage planning that is communicated clearly and with intention
Collaborate with peers and partners across the organization, bringing visibility to daily coverage and contributing to major projects
Foster a culture of accountability, creativity and innovation in storytelling
Occasionally work weekend, evening and/or holiday newsroom shifts as needed
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years professional journalism experience, largely in the culture and arts space
Strong text and digital editing skills with additional editing experience in audio preferred.
Ability to lead, inspire, manage and deliver feedback to a team of reporters
Ability to conceive and execute innovative approaches to storytelling with a demonstrated ability to see the story that’s going to engage readers and to anticipate reader interests
Deft writing and editing skills, including the ability to sharpen or rewrite copy with grammatical and style precision under deadline
Sophisticated communication skills, including oral, written, and public speaking
Deep commitment to accurate, ethical journalism; and impeccable journalistic integrity and judgment
Demonstrated knowledge of complex social and cultural issues
Self-starter with proven ability to meet deadlines and pay close attention to detail and fact-checking
Ability to manage several projects concurrently
Demonstrated commitment and ability to contribute an equity lens to every aspect of people development and management processes, and ability to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion competency in newsrooms
Additional Information
This is a full-time role with a salary range of $115,000-$130,000 per year (plus a full benefits package). Salary offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and organizational pay equity. New York Public Radio offers excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation, personal and sick time as well as parental leave.
This role is currently operating in a hybrid capacity, with the ability to sometimes work from home. However, this position is part of the NYPR staff and will be expected to work from the NYC office on specified days with regularity.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
New York Public Radio is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We continuously strive to place our employees at the center of our thinking and elevate inclusive practices to develop and support a more engaged and productive workforce. Our journalism and operations in the service of that journalism benefit from a broad range of perspectives, from all backgrounds, at all levels of the organization. Diversity is essential to honest, authentic, accurate storytelling and reportage; creating an institution in which all voices are encouraged, valued, and heard.
Equal Opportunity
New York Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving the goal of equal employment opportunity for all. Applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions without regard to mental or physical disability, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship status, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, employment status or any protected federal, state or local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
WNYC/Gothamist New York City, New York
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Description
Culture Editor
WNYC/Gothamist Newsroom
The WNYC/Gothamist Newsroom is seeking a New York-loving and culture-obsessed editor to lead our culture desk. This editor will oversee journalists who produce multiplatform storytelling on the city’s zeitgeist, art and entertainment.
The Culture Editor is passionate about the city’s existing and emerging cultural scenes and venues. A strong candidate will have experience managing daily and enterprise coverage that is audience-first and engaging.
This editor will direct and shape coverage with an eye toward reaching new and diverse audiences as we capture the impact that culture, and access to culture, has on all people who live in our region. This editor is responsible for upholding the highest standards of journalistic quality and integrity, ensuring that WNYC’s journalism is engaging, timely, accurate, clear, thorough, fair and impactful.
This role reports into WNYC’s Deputy Editor.
Responsibilities:
Create and operationalize a strategic vision for the Culture desk’s journalism that attracts loyal and diverse audiences in digital, on-air, on-demand audio and social
Work with reporters to develop clear lines of coverage and beats within the Culture space
Create recurring editorial series and features that are audience-first and engaging
Manage a freelancer budget and foster relationships with freelance journalists
Hold all content to the highest journalistic standards -- from breaking news to longform features
Create and execute team goals while mentoring, developing and coaching direct reports
Organize daily and long-term coverage planning that is communicated clearly and with intention
Collaborate with peers and partners across the organization, bringing visibility to daily coverage and contributing to major projects
Foster a culture of accountability, creativity and innovation in storytelling
Occasionally work weekend, evening and/or holiday newsroom shifts as needed
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years professional journalism experience, largely in the culture and arts space
Strong text and digital editing skills with additional editing experience in audio preferred.
Ability to lead, inspire, manage and deliver feedback to a team of reporters
Ability to conceive and execute innovative approaches to storytelling with a demonstrated ability to see the story that’s going to engage readers and to anticipate reader interests
Deft writing and editing skills, including the ability to sharpen or rewrite copy with grammatical and style precision under deadline
Sophisticated communication skills, including oral, written, and public speaking
Deep commitment to accurate, ethical journalism; and impeccable journalistic integrity and judgment
Demonstrated knowledge of complex social and cultural issues
Self-starter with proven ability to meet deadlines and pay close attention to detail and fact-checking
Ability to manage several projects concurrently
Demonstrated commitment and ability to contribute an equity lens to every aspect of people development and management processes, and ability to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion competency in newsrooms
Additional Information
This is a full-time role with a salary range of $115,000-$130,000 per year (plus a full benefits package). Salary offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and organizational pay equity. New York Public Radio offers excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation, personal and sick time as well as parental leave.
This role is currently operating in a hybrid capacity, with the ability to sometimes work from home. However, this position is part of the NYPR staff and will be expected to work from the NYC office on specified days with regularity.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
New York Public Radio is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We continuously strive to place our employees at the center of our thinking and elevate inclusive practices to develop and support a more engaged and productive workforce. Our journalism and operations in the service of that journalism benefit from a broad range of perspectives, from all backgrounds, at all levels of the organization. Diversity is essential to honest, authentic, accurate storytelling and reportage; creating an institution in which all voices are encouraged, valued, and heard.
Equal Opportunity
New York Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving the goal of equal employment opportunity for all. Applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions without regard to mental or physical disability, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship status, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, employment status or any protected federal, state or local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.