Senior Editor, Well
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.
Job Description
Major responsibilities include:
Participate in highest-level planning conversations about coverage, and help steer that coverage.
Edit and oversee some of our most complicated stories
Conceive of major packages and enterprise stories throughout the year, and manage all aspects of their execution (assigning stories, overseeing editors, design collaboration, etc.).
Manage several reporters/columnists
Assign and edit several stories each week
Oversee Well’s coverage of aging, happiness, wellness culture and other topics
Coach and mentor staff members on the specifics of health journalism and engaging storytelling
Maintain relationships with a stable of freelance writers; field and assign pitches
Generate innovative story ideas and frame stories in a fresh way
Collaborate with art and design on photo, illustrations and interactive plans
Collaborate with desk head and deputy desk head to drive coverage and strategy
Basic Qualifications:
7+ years as a digital media editor
Solid experience editing health and/or lifestyle and service content
Management experience, including multiple direct reports
A track record of proven news judgment
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, deadlines and time-management
Preferred Qualifications:
A visual thinker who can collaborate with art and photo editors on creative story formats
Experience in a newsroom or large media organization
The annual base pay salary for this role is between $140,000.00 and $160,000.00.