# Editor, Books Desk

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/84d2455f-dcf2-43f8-9800-b17ef27efb25

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

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: New York, NY
- Salary: 200000 – 225000 USD per year

## Summary

Lead editorial strategy and oversee day-to-day operations of The New York Times' books coverage across all formats, from the Book Review to digital platforms. This role suits an experienced journalist with deep publishing industry knowledge and a track record managing creative teams in fast-paced newsrooms.

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

## Skills named

Content Management

## Required

- 15+ years of journalism or cultural criticism experience
- 5+ years in a leadership or managerial role at a major media organization
- Deep knowledge of publishing industry, contemporary literature, and publishing trends
- Proven experience leading digital transformations with understanding of audience engagement
- Exceptional editing skills with ability to guide writers under tight deadlines
- Experience navigating complex, matrixed organizational structures

## Nice to have

- Collaborative, diplomatic leadership style

Apply on The New York Times Company's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/thenewyorktimes/jobs/4720514005