JOB POST: Media Editor at The NY Times, NY [Salary of Rs. 1.5 Cr.+/Year]: Apply Now

About The NY Times

The New York Times is a daily newspaper based in New York City with a worldwide readership reported in 2022 to comprise 740,000 paid print subscribers, and 8.6 million paid digital subscribers. It also is a producer of popular podcasts such as The Daily. Founded in 1851, it is published by The New York Times Company.

About the Role

The New York Times is looking for an editor to lead their coverage of the media industry, a wide-ranging beat that includes local newspapers, digital publications, cable news, and the influence of technology on the industry. 

This editor will need to be able to spot important and urgent news of the day and also be able to shape coverage of the biggest issues in an industry that is in the middle of a transformation, reshaping how people consume information and sometimes inflaming divisions in the society. This is an opportunity to define a high-profile beat that is essential to The Times’s coverage of business, politics and national news. 

Job Description

• Work with reporters who have a wide range of experience on the beat  — serving as a coach, manager, and guide in a constantly changing news environment.
• Assign and edit short stories aimed at their live briefings as well as features.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the section and the newsroom.

Eligibility Criteria

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of editing experience.
• Management experience running a team of reporters. 
• Ability to handle prioritization of multiple tasks. 

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years of editing coverage of a specific industry, such as media or technology.
• Experience in large newsrooms handling breaking news and longer investigative features.

Salary

The annual base pay range for this role is between $134,000 and $185,000, which is roughly 1.5 Cr.+.

How to Apply?

To apply for this role, click here.

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