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.
The International desk is looking for a talented, experienced and versatile Deputy Editor, based in New York City. This editor will play a pivotal role in the leadership of the desk and the journalism it produces. This is a chance to join a collegial, committed and talented team of reporters and editors who have a history of award-winning work and are eager to experiment with how to tell stories and deliver news from around the world to a global audience.
The deputy’s main responsibility will be to build and lead the desk’s approach to explanatory journalism, finding ways to break down complex stories and help new readers catch up on major storylines. The goal is to make our work more accessible to more people, by leveraging the expertise of our correspondents, thinking creatively about how best to explain the ideas behind events, encouraging clearer writing and taking greater advantage of graphics and visuals.
We are looking for someone with a diverse toolkit of skills.The deputy editor also will be responsible for helping lead the broader report, shaping coverage and collaborating with colleagues around the world. The editor must be able to plan and execute high-quality journalism, to think and communicate clearly on stories and coverage lines and to champion our reporting on all platforms.
The ideal candidate would be a journalistic leader with strong people management skills, excellent news judgment, an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for serving readers. Communication and collaboration are important, as is flexibility in a constantly changing and fast-paced news environment.
Main responsibilities include:
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
The annual base pay range for this role is between $160,000 and $175,000.
The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.
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