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About the Role
If you've ever wanted to sit at the front door of history and try to make sense of it all, now is your chance. We are starting our search for the News Desk's next Director of News.
You have a high metabolism, like to be at the center of the action, have great hands with copy. You will help direct and oversee news coverage as it unfolds and, in conjunction with the Home team, to help edit and manage our digital front page, visited daily by millions of people.
You must be insatiably curious and eager to learn all you can by working with every corner of the newsroom, from international and business, to culture and cooking. This is the rare position that puts you in the center of literally everything and will allow you to develop ways across desks to improve our report.
You will always keep the big picture in mind -- elevating and showcasing the newsroom's extraordinary work each day.
This is an in-office position, based in New York City, and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.
Responsibilities:
Help direct and oversee news coverage as it unfolds
Jump into breaking news stories to help sharpen the edit or focus the story while also polishing the summary and headline
Help oversee placement and play of the home page and seamlessly jump from one task to another.
Work with editors and reporters from across the newsroom, often during stressful and fast-moving situations
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence (https://www.nytco.com/company/mission-and-values/) and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world
You will report to the Assistant Managing Editor, News Desk
Basic Qualifications:
5+ years of experience as an editor including breaking news
Experience demonstrating excellent news judgment and quick decision-making
Experience directing coverage
Demonstrated track record for working on a collaborative team and for working independently
Preferred Qualifications:
Curiosity and interest in the news, and in finding innovative approaches to telling stories
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The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$180,000 - $220,000 USD
For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.
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