Assistant Editor, Space

The New York Times

New York, NY, United States
$165,000 - $185,000 usd py
On-site
Significant editorial or reporting experience
Covering multiple aspects of space beat
Strong sense of deep trends
The New York Times is seeking an editor to manage its space coverage, overseeing reporters and shaping their stories on topics ranging from SpaceX launches to NASA missions and cosmic mysteries

Job Summary

  • The New York Times is seeking an editor to manage its space coverage, overseeing reporters and shaping their stories on topics ranging from SpaceX launches to NASA missions and cosmic mysteries.
  • The role involves managing reporters, maintaining an editorial calendar, juggling multiple projects, monitoring the news cycle, and collaborating with other desks to ensure comprehensive and timely coverage.
  • The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience as an editor or reporter on space, with a proven ability to frame and elevate stories for a broad audience, and a collaborative, enthusiastic team spirit.

Matching Summary

The New York Times is seeking an editor to manage its space coverage, overseeing reporters and shaping their stories on topics ranging from SpaceX launches to NASA missions and cosmic mysteries.

Salary

$165,000 - $185,000 USD

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Significant editorial or reporting experience
  • Covering multiple aspects of space beat
  • Strong sense of deep trends
  • Editing idea-driven features
  • Conveying complex stories in plain language

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for scientific subjects outside space
  • Collaborative team spirit
  • 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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