Audience Editor, Upshot, Graphics, Weather

The New York Times

New York, NY, United States
Base: $120,000 - $135,000 usd; bonus/equity: not s...
On-site
Audience engagement analysis
Data-driven journalism insights
Visual journalism distribution
The New York Times is seeking an audience editor to partner with The Upshot, Graphics, and Weather desks, focusing on audience strategy and newsroom analytics

Job Summary

  • The New York Times is seeking an audience editor to partner with The Upshot, Graphics, and Weather desks, focusing on audience strategy and newsroom analytics.
  • This role involves interpreting audience behavior, translating insights into editorial and distribution strategies, and optimizing visual journalism for wider reach.
  • Responsibilities include writing SQL for data analysis, optimizing stories for search, developing audience performance updates, and working with editors on social media best practices.

Matching Summary

The New York Times is seeking an audience editor to partner with The Upshot, Graphics, and Weather desks, focusing on audience strategy and newsroom analytics.

Salary

Base: $120,000 - $135,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Audience engagement analysis
  • Data-driven journalism insights
  • Visual journalism distribution
  • SQL for large datasets
  • Audience performance reporting

Nice-to-have

  • Scripting languages like R or Python
  • Version control (Git)
  • Big data environments
  • Data visualization tools
  • Social media platform expertise

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years in digital journalism or analytics
  • Proficiency in SQL
  • Experience collaborating with analytics teams
  • Strong writing and editing skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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