Assistant Editor, Space

The New York Times

New York, NY, United States
Base: $165,000—$185,000 usd; bonus/equity: variabl...
On-site
Manage space reporters
Monitor news cycle
Collaborate with other desks
The New York Times is looking for an editor to manage its space coverage, overseeing and shaping reporters' work and maintaining an internal calendar to track and plan for space and astronomy events

Job Summary

  • The New York Times is looking for an editor to manage its space coverage, overseeing and shaping reporters' work and maintaining an internal calendar to track and plan for space and astronomy events.
  • The editor will juggle multiple ambitious reporting projects, act as a coach and careful editor, and play a key role in decisions about what stories to run and when they are ready to publish.
  • The Science desk is a highly collaborative team where editors and reporters work closely together to produce varied storytelling forms that resonate with readers.

Matching Summary

The New York Times is looking for an editor to manage its space coverage, overseeing and shaping reporters' work and maintaining an internal calendar to track and plan for space and astronomy events.

Salary

Base: $165,000—$185,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock; Benefits: Medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage space reporters
  • Monitor news cycle
  • Collaborate with other desks
  • Edit complex stories

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for science subjects
  • Convey complex stories in plain language
  • Enthusiastic team spirit

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience as editor or reporter
  • Experience across multiple forms of storytelling
  • Experience framing stories for broad audience

Work Rights

Not specified

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