$145,000 – $165,000
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What this role is
This role leads editorial strategy for The New York Times' weekend presence across social media and search, managing a small team to decide which stories reach which audiences off-platform. It suits editors with deep experience in social and SEO optimization who can balance day-to-day execution with broader platform strategy.
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What they ask for
Required
- 7+ years in social media, SEO, or digital journalism at a news organization
- Excellent news judgment and editing skills
- Proven ability to identify real-time coverage opportunities using data and audience signals
- Hands-on and supervisory experience running social accounts and/or search optimization for major news outlets
- Strong writing and editing skills
Nice to have
- Experience managing direct and dotted line reports
- Experience with social video and video-first platforms
- Passion for The New York Times mission