# Senior Staff Editor (Temporary)

Hiring organization: [The New York Times Company](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/the-new-york-times-company)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/6393b5d8-202c-4040-986f-0629243a3c36

Listed on The New York Times Company's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: contract
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Washington, DC
- Salary: 124980 – 135000 USD per year

## Summary

A temporary evening editor role in The New York Times Washington bureau, handling breaking news, daily coverage, and enterprise stories across policy and national affairs. This suits experienced journalists who excel under deadline pressure and can juggle multiple story types while collaborating across desks.

_Our summary, not The New York Times Company's wording._

## Required

- 5+ years editing and writing experience in journalism or media
- Mastery of journalistic style and ethical standards
- Experience in high-pressure, deadline-driven newsrooms
- Ability to manage breaking news and live coverage workflows
- Strong news judgment
- Willingness to collaborate across teams and desks

## Nice to have

- Understanding of New York Times style and standards
- Experience with live blogs or continuous coverage formats
- Knowledge of Washington politics, policy, and institutions
- Flexibility as bureau needs evolve

Apply on The New York Times Company's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/thenewyorktimes/jobs/4732816005