News Editor, Science
The New York Times · New York City, New York, US
The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do a...
Job description
The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. The New York Times is looking for an experienced editor to drive news coverage on its Science desk. Above all, you will need to possess excellent news judgment and a fast metabolism for executing on ideas quickly, with the ability to inspire (and cajole) a large group of reporters on a wide range of complex beats. In partnership with the desk head and deputy, the Science news editor will launch reporters on stories quickly and manage evolving coverage, often in collaboration with other desks and the top management of The Times. You are conversant in all of our Live and breaking news vehicles. You will be a master of language, able to uphold Times standards and st...