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Join The New York Times Editing Residency program. The Times is seeking ambitious journalists who want to build editing careers. This two-year residency will offer a chance for participants to develop and deepen news editing skills, as well as to work on Times journalism.
We are looking for candidates who are curious, collaborative and committed to excellence. Applicants should have at least two years of professional journalism experience. Prior editing experience, while not necessary, is strongly recommended. Journalists with more than seven years of editing experience will not be considered.
Residents should expect to work on breaking news desks. Participants will also edit other types of journalism, including enterprise stories and special projects. The most competitive candidates will have: excellent news judgment; a sharp eye for detail; be inquisitive about a broad array of topics; be able to frame articles and write sparkling display copy; and have a track record of developing strong and trusting relationships with reporters and fellow editors. The ability to handle multiple articles and pivot on deadline is essential.
The editors will participate in speaker programs and training and receive regular feedback.
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Please note that there is no guarantee of a full-time position at the completion of the program. We will offer support to editors in their search for full-time opportunities.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The Times is unable to sponsor new work visas for the residency.
The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday, May 30. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered, and The Times will not accept applications that are mailed or emailed. Nor will The Times acknowledge the status of your application upon receipt given the volume the program receives. In your cover letter, please describe why you want to be an editor. The Times will contact you for interviews as needed, and finalists must take an editing test as part of the interview process. The residency will begin in November.
For more information about The New York Times Editing Residency, visit here.
This position is represented by the Newsguild of New York.
Full Time
Print & Book Publishing
$77k-99k (estimate)
05/04/2024
07/11/2024
nytco.com
MANHATTAN, NY
3,000 - 7,500
1887
KOPIT LEVIEN
$1B - $3B
Print & Book Publishing