[Hiring] Local Editor @The New York Times

Role Description

The New York Times launched a newsletter this summer in Minneapolis-St. Paul as a pilot for a new local journalism initiative. We are now expanding to Phoenix and Nashville, and seeking an experienced, innovative editor who is rooted in one of those three cities.

In this role, you will be the day-to-day point person for at least two of the newsletters, which will publish at least three times each week, as well as an important part of the growing Local team. You will:

• Work closely with reporters in each city to shape the tone, structure, and content of the newsletters.
• Aim to break news and drive conversation.
• Help hosts select topics of focus and frame stories.
• Ensure that each dispatch contains a lively and engaging mix of items, including visuals.
• Line-edit the copy and manage production.
• Track progress against goals.
• Run experiments to maximize impact.

The newsletters will be a bridge connecting residents of each place to the full breadth of The Times and Games, Wirecutter, NYT Cooking, and The Athletic. They will showcase high-quality independent journalism from local sources, and as editor, you will help develop working partnerships with news organizations and influencers based in each area.

The newsletters help audiences:

• Understand the forces driving change around them.
• Introduce readers to interesting characters and places they might not know.
• Moderate and shape discussion on public issues.
• Curate the best relevant content from the vast digital information ecosystem.
• Build relationships with their audiences through callouts, social media, and in-person events.

Candidates should be deeply rooted in the Twin Cities, Phoenix, or Nashville. They must have significant experience in local journalism and be committed to it as a pillar of a functioning democracy. A proven track record of engaging audiences digitally is essential; prior work on newsletters is a plus, and love for them a requirement. We’re seeking journalists with broad interests across news, politics, business, culture, sports, and other beats, as well as an understanding of audience needs and the local media ecosystem.

The editor will work remotely from one of the three cities and report into the newsletter team. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and about six work samples of any format — for example, newsletters, videos, or traditional clips — that you have edited or written.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience working in digital journalism or storytelling, including some editing.
• Demonstrated superb news judgment, audience-first thinking, and coverage experience across breaking news, features, analysis, and enterprise.
• Experience with newsletters and social media, and a love for/commitment to both (experience in video, audio, and data-journalism are a plus).
• Fluency with analytics tools to yield actionable insights.
• Ability to identify and develop story ideas with both journalistic significance and audience resonance.
• Track record showing initiative and landing digital media projects.

Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to integrity, independence, and accuracy.
• Collaborative spirit, willingness to experiment, and a sense of humor.
• Deep connections to Phoenix, Nashville, or Minneapolis-St. Paul.
• Omnivorous interests and a commitment to local journalism.

Benefits

• For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock.
• Benefits may include 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 and professional development programs.

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

Company Description

The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable, and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law.