Assistant Editor, Space

The New York Times

New York, NY, United States
$165,000 - $185,000 usd py
On-site
Significant editorial experience
Reporting on space and astronomy
Managing reporters' coverage
The New York Times is seeking an editor to manage its space coverage, overseeing and shaping reporters' work on stories about space and astronomy

Job Summary

  • The New York Times is seeking an editor to manage its space coverage, overseeing and shaping reporters' work on stories about space and astronomy.
  • Responsibilities include managing reporters, maintaining a coverage calendar, juggling reporting projects, monitoring the news cycle, and collaborating with other desks.
  • The role requires 5+ years of experience as an editor or reporter on space, with experience in framing stories for a broad audience.

Matching Summary

The New York Times is seeking an editor to manage its space coverage, overseeing and shaping reporters' work on stories about space and astronomy.

Salary

$165,000 - $185,000 USD

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Significant editorial experience
  • Reporting on space and astronomy
  • Managing reporters' coverage
  • Monitoring news cycle
  • Editing diverse story types

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for scientific subjects
  • Collaborative team spirit
  • Conveying complex stories clearly
  • Fascination and delight in discoveries

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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