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 Opinion department is seeking a visionary, high-level editorial leader to join its ranks. This role is designed for a sophisticated editor with a proven track record of shaping world-class journalism, managing high-profile talent and driving the cultural conversation. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in narrative development and a keen eye for talent, specifically focused on elevated commentary and long-form storytelling. This position requires a rare blend of intellectual rigor, creative ambition and the tactical skill necessary to edit the world's leading columnists and thinkers. This is an in-office position, based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance. Responsibilities: Conceptualize and execute ambitious editorial projects, pieces and series that go beyond the daily news cycle to provide lasting insight Manage and edit a portfolio of New York Times columnists, providing high-touch guidance on narrative arc, voice and argument Partner across design, multimedia and audience teams to ensure that Opinion's most important work reaches its widest possible impact Identify, recruit, and develop new voices to expand the breadth and depth of Opinion's coverage, ensuring a diverse and provocative range of perspectives Oversee the lifecycle of commentary from pitch to publication, ensuring every piec
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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 Opinion department is seeking a sophisticated editorial leader to spearhead our coverage of one of the most consequential shifts of our time: the rise of artificial intelligence. This role is designed for an editor with a deep background in intellectual history, policy and narrative journalism — someone capable of moving beyond the daily news cycle
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8+ years of experience in senior editorial roles at a major national publication A proven track record of editing complex, ideas-driven journalism and high-profile writers Exceptional ability to synthesize technical information into compelling, accessible narratives for a general audience A deep interest in the intersection of technology and public policy, with an established network of thinkers and practitioners in the AI space Experience managing large-scale editorial projects from conception through publication Sophisticated understanding of the digital media landscape and a commitment to maintaining The Times's standards of editorial excellence 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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