Editor at Large, Opinion

The role

This editor will manage and edit a portfolio of columnists and execute ambitious editorial projects. The role involves identifying new voices and collaborating with senior leadership to set strategic editorial direction.

What you will do

• Conceptualize and execute ambitious editorial projects, pieces and series
• Manage and edit a portfolio of New York Times columnists
• Partner across design, multimedia and audience teams
• Identify, recruit, and develop new voices
• Oversee the lifecycle of commentary from pitch to publication
• Mentor junior editors and staff
• Collaborate with senior leadership to set the strategic editorial direction
• Demonstrate support and understanding of journalistic independence

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in senior editorial roles at a major national publication
• A deep portfolio of editing work that has shaped public discourse or won major industry accolades
• Proven ability to edit high-profile writers, columnists and public intellectuals with sensitivity and authority
• Proven talent for transforming complex ideas into compelling, accessible, and urgent narratives

Nice to have

• Sophisticated understanding of the digital media landscape and the evolving nature of opinion journalism
• A robust network within the literary, academic and journalistic communities
• Experience managing cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development programs

Before you apply

• Submit your own work and do not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process

About the company

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world through independent journalism.