Projects Editor, Editorial Operations, Nyt Wirecutter

Thenewyorktimes

New York, NY, United States
Base: $82,000 - $86,000 usd; bonus/equity: eligibl...
On-site
4+ years professional experience in project management or journalism
Manage publishing calendars and editorial deadlines
Lead lineup meetings and coordinate stakeholders
Wirecutter is seeking a Projects Editor to support editorial planning, cross-functional project management, and newsroom-wide initiatives

Job Summary

  • Wirecutter is seeking a Projects Editor to support editorial planning, cross-functional project management, and newsroom-wide initiatives.
  • The role involves managing the publishing calendar, leading lineup meetings, and operationalizing improvements to team workflows.
  • Candidates must have 4+ years of experience in project management or journalism and be comfortable leading training sessions.

Matching Summary

Wirecutter is seeking a Projects Editor to support editorial planning, cross-functional project management, and newsroom-wide initiatives.

Salary

Base: $82,000 - $86,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for variable pay including annual bonus and restricted stock; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid leave, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 4+ years professional experience in project management or journalism
  • Manage publishing calendars and editorial deadlines
  • Lead lineup meetings and coordinate stakeholders
  • Develop and maintain newsroom documentation
  • Train staff on newsroom tools and workflows

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with Airtable, Zapier, or Confluence
  • Operational mindset with journalistic sensibility
  • Ability to think big while managing details
  • Experience leading special projects like deals events

Key Requirements

  • 4+ years of professional experience in project management or journalism
  • Extensive experience managing multiple priorities and stakeholder relationships
  • Union position classified by News Guild of New York

Work Rights

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