[Hiring] Editor @The New York Times

Role Description

Wirecutter is seeking a temporary editor to join our discovery team, a group of writers and editors dedicated to applying Wirecutter's best-in-class approach to service journalism in formats outside of our classic product guide.

As a temporary editor, you'll edit stories from staff writers on the discovery team and collaborate with cross-team partners on publishing. We're looking for an editor who can:

• Storytell powerfully
• Coach writers thoughtfully
• Hop on trends discerningly
• Delight our readers each and every day

You should have experience working hands-on with writers as both an editor and people manager. This is a part-time role (15-20 hours per week) with the potential to work remotely.

Responsibilities:

• Edit and revise multiple articles and other content with different writers
• Manage deadlines and process
• Review writers' supporting documents and notes
• Work closely with experienced Wirecutter editors to ensure stories meet established editorial standards
• Collaborate with and respond to queries from fact checkers, copy editors, and producers to prepare pieces for publication
• Work with photo editors to coordinate photography plans
• Perform related work as assigned
• Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence
• Show a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world

You will report to the Editorial Director.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working at a media company
• At least one year of experience working with and editing writers

Requirements

• Passion balanced by skepticism of marketing claims and unproven ideas
• Experience writing or editing timely, short-form content
• Collaboration with an art director and/or photo editor to present content visually
• Ability to express complex ideas using visualizations such as charts, graphs, or infographics

Benefits

• For roles in the U.S., eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development programs
• For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process