$240,000 – $285,000
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What this role is
Lead the New York Times' business journalism operation, overseeing reporters and editors across multiple formats while driving competitive coverage of global economic, corporate, and media industry stories. This role suits an experienced news editor with a track record managing large teams and a vision for evolving business journalism in a digital-first environment.
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What they ask for
Required
- 10+ years of experience as an editor
- 5+ years in a significant leadership or managerial role at a major media organization
- Experience assigning stories and directing coverage
- Track record of producing varied story formats
- Strong news judgment
- Exceptional editing skills with ability to sharpen complex critiques and guide writers under tight deadlines
- Experience navigating complex, matrixed organizational structures
Nice to have
- Experience managing large teams of reporters and editors
- Eagerness to coach and support colleagues
- Collaborative, diplomatic leadership style