Job Description

Job Description

The New York Times for Kids is seeking a staff editor to join its small team. First published in May 2017, NYT Kids is a beloved monthly print section that helps young readers understand the world at large and meets them where they are. The best candidates will have experience assigning, editing and packaging short-form journalism (experience with kid content is not a prerequisite). A proven ability to work across and within teams and a knack for working closely with design are all keys to success in this job. The person in this role will report to the Editorial Director of The New York Times for Kids and be a core member of our edit team.

Responsibilities will include:

* Brainstorming creative, ambitious and timely stories for kids, especially those that take advantage of the broadsheet and go beyond a standard writethrough

* Assigning and editing multiple pages of the monthly section

* Collaborating heavily with the art and photo departments to prioritize visual storytelling

* Shepherding articles from idea to completion, while working with the editorial, art, photo, copyediting, production and research teams

* Developing and including a wide range of voices

* Planning and participating in classroom visits, special events, Instagram brainstorming,, partnerships with other New York Times desks and other editorial NYT Kids-adjacent projects

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

* 3+ years of experience as an assigning editor: Candidate has proven track record of managing multiple assignments at once and seeing stories from start to finish.

* Strong writing and editing skills.

* Knowledge of and proven ability to work with a strong pool of freelance writers.

* Experience working closely and collaboratively with design and photo departments.

* Enthusiastic idea generation and a good sense of humor.

* Strong news judgement and a broad knowledge in current events and daily news journalism

* Prior experience editing kids content is not necessary, but candidates should feel strongly about speaking to kids as equals; clear and conversational language should come naturally

* Magazine front-of-book and package editing experience is a plus.

* An eagerness to discover what kids are interested in.

* Understanding of Times standards of journalistic excellence and truthfulness

* A resourceful, organized and creative self-starter who communicates and collaborates well with a wide range of contributors will thrive. NYT Kids is an extremely collaborative environment and prioritizes flexibility and congeniality in new hires

This position is represented by the News Guild of NY

The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.

The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local Fair Chance laws.