Senior Manager, Early Career Programs

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. We are seeking a dynamic journalist and collaborator to be a leading partner in our early-career development efforts across the newsroom. This manager also will be the driving force behind The New York Times Editing Residency, a program that provides early-career editors with up to two years of extensive training and support. This manager must possess excellent news judgment and have editing experience—at least some, but preferably lots—with the aim of that expertise helping anchor the program and support for its participants. Candidates also should have a strong desire to develop and mentor journalism's next generation, which is a critical and growing need amid...