The New York Times
StoryEditor
“Story Editor at The New York Times. Skills: Story ideas, Editing features, Working with writers. Generate story ideas. Make assignments”
Industry & Context.
Regular attendance in office, Four days each week
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years' editing experience, Experience generating story ideas, Ability to convert ideas into assignments, Skill working with writers, Experience honing ideas, Experience line editing, Track record in leading teams
Nice to Have
Sharp editorial instincts, Ability to think creatively, Interest in wide subject matter, Knowledge of wide subject matter, Deep familiarity with NYT Magazine
What You'll Do.
Assign feature articles
Assign ideas-driven essays
Assign visually-driven stories
Assign special packages
Assign occasional columns
Edit feature articles
Edit ideas-driven essays
Edit visually-driven stories
Edit special packages
Edit occasional columns
Shape stories for publication
Finalize stories for publication
Edit stories to highest standards
Self-manage deadlines
Set deadlines for writers
Ensure stories are stable
Demonstrate support for independence
Commitment to mission
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Colleagues from design; Colleagues from photo; Colleagues from research; Colleagues from copy; Colleagues from production
Communication Scope
Stylish prose
Process & Methodology
Juggling projects, Following deadlines
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