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The New York Times Company

Assistant Editor, Fine Arts

The New York Times Company

New York, NY · full time · Mid

$150,000 – $175,000

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What this role is

The New York Times is hiring an editor to oversee coverage of visual art, design, architecture and art institutions, working with critics and reporters to produce ambitious journalism that explores how art intersects with culture and politics. This role suits experienced newsroom editors with deep knowledge of the fine arts world who can manage teams, edit across multiple formats, and help shape stories that reach broad audiences.

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What they ask for

Required

  • 7–10 years of editing experience in a newsroom
  • Knowledge of visual art
  • Track record editing multiple story formats
  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments
  • Strong communication and organizational skills

Nice to have

  • Experience supervising or mentoring journalists
  • Experience collaborating with visual, audio and video teams on digital storytelling
  • Familiarity with New York Times style and editorial standards
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate across desks in a complex newsroom
  • Passion for expanding audience reach and accessibility of arts coverage

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