Staff Editor, Opinion

About the Role

The New York Times is looking for an editor to help curate and produce the Opinion section of the print newspaper.

This is a hybrid position, based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance. 

Responsibilities:

• Select Opinion pieces to appear in the daily newspaper


• Manage copy flow for the daily print newspaper


• Write compelling display type


• Edit Opinion pieces for length and accuracy


• Collaborate with story editors, copy editors, art directors, photo editors and news assistants to ensure the print report is dynamic, engaging, timely, accurate and sent to press on time.


• Follow The Times's editorial standards.


• Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.


• You will report to the print editor in Opinion.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of journalism experience


• 1+ years of experience editing for print 


• Experience writing accurate, engaging display type


• Experience working in a deadline-driven news environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent news judgment


• Editing skills around trimming for fit


• Experience shifting priorities and demands based on department needs and the news cycle


• A spirit of collaboration

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