Preview Editor, Books

The Book Review has an opening for a preview editor who will assign and edit reviews of nonfiction books — primarily history, world affairs and politics, but also religion, social science, investigative works and narrative nonfiction covering a wide range of topics. Ideal candidates will have extensive editing experience and bring a strong, diverse stable of freelance writers. They will also have fresh, creative ideas about showcasing the Book Review’s work in new digital forms. Familiarity with the book publishing world is a plus. This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY