The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. 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. The Data Journalism team is looking for an experienced journalist with editing, management and data analysis skills to serve as an assistant editor. You'll help to run a group of data journalists who collaborate across the newsroom. You'll also advise on analyses conducted elsewhere in the newsroom. You should be obsessed with detail and rigor, display a knack for lifting stories to the next level and care deeply about developing your colleagues' talents. Collaboration is at the heart of this role; the Data Journalism team works with virtually every other desk in the newsroom. We'll expect you to deftly navigate these partnerships, which require crisp communication, a problem-solving attitude and a dash of diplomacy. This is an in-office position and includes regular attendance in the office four days a week. We have a preference for candidates who will work in New York City, with a secondary preference for Washington, DC. Important application requirement: Please submit a cover letter that describes your qualifications in the context of three stories (or projects) you helped to shape. For each, please provide a link to the work and describe your contributions in one to three paragraphs. Your cover letter should not exceed four pages in total. Within that limit, you are also welcome to provide a more traditional (but brief) description of your career and talents. Responsibilities: Help to lead the Data Journalism team Directly supervise seve
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The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. 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. The New York Times Culture desk covers the arts and culture to help people understand the world. Through our reporting, criticism and service journalism, we provide trusted guidance to help people live fuller, more considered lives. We are seeking an Assistant Editor, Fine Arts to help shape and elevate our coverage of visual art, architecture and design; museums and
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7–10 years of editing experience, ideally as an editor in a newsroom Knowledge of and curiosity about visual art A track record of editing a variety of story forms and formats Ability to meet deadlines, juggle multiple stories at once and make sound editorial decisions under pressure Excellent communication and organizational skills, including the ability to manage complex workflows and coordinate across multiple teams Preferred
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The New York Times
At The Times, our mission is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Having a diverse staff with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences is vital to ensuring we cover the world fully and fairly and offering products that have a wide appeal. Our vision is to become the essential subscription for every curious person seeking to understand and engage with the world. This work is supported by our journalists and a range of dedicated individuals, from data scientists to marketers, designers, engineers and more. Our cutting-edge journalism reaches 150 million readers each month, and is produced by journalists reporting on the ground from more than 170 countries. If you find our mission and vision inspiring, we invite you to apply for any of our open positions. And if you are a current Times employee, please apply on our internal job board.
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