Assistant Fashion Editor

The New York Times

New York, NY, United States
Base: $150,000 - $175,000 usd; bonus/equity: annua...
On-site
10+ years journalism experience
Staff writer management experience
Expert story shaping and line editing
The role involves leading the Styles desk's fashion news coverage by assigning, editing, and shaping stories that range from breaking news to enterprise features

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the Styles desk's fashion news coverage by assigning, editing, and shaping stories that range from breaking news to enterprise features.
  • Candidates must demonstrate strong news judgment and a clear understanding of how fashion intersects with culture, celebrity, business, technology, and identity.
  • The position offers a competitive annual base pay range between $150,000 and $175,000 USD along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading the Styles desk's fashion news coverage by assigning, editing, and shaping stories that range from breaking news to enterprise features.

Salary

Base: $150,000 - $175,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus and restricted stock eligible; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years journalism experience
  • Staff writer management experience
  • Expert story shaping and line editing
  • Multi-platform format experience
  • Strong news judgment instincts

Nice-to-have

  • Curiosity about subcultures and aesthetics
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure
  • Collaborative spirit across newsrooms
  • Fluency in online conversation rhythms
  • Experience with viral trend recognition

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years in journalism
  • Experience managing staff writers
  • Expert story shaping skills
  • Line editing expertise
  • Multi-platform content experience

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