Assistant Metro Editor
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 Metro desk is seeking a creative, knowledgeable and collaborative editor to lead a team of reporters covering some of the most crucial issues in New York City, including climate, education, religion, infrastructure and labor. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for enterprise reporting and visual journalism, and a commitment to swiftly reporting breaking news and identifying exclusive stories that set the standard for coverage of these vital subjects. The Metro desk is known throughout the newsroom for its collegial ethos, and this editor will be expected to demonstrate a capacity to work with other editors and reporters on Metro, and to forge robust rel...