thenewyorktimes · New York, NY
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 Real Estate desk is looking for an ambitious editor to assign, oversee, edit and publish features and enterprise work in addition to fan-favorite columns. We are looking for someone who has big ideas, a rolodex of interesting writers and contributors and someone who knows how to craft and navigate a complex story. Experience reporting or editing in the real estate or design space is encouraged but not required. However, you should have a deep curiosity for the topics of housing, power, architecture, interior design, and how we live. You must also possess excellent line editing and copy editing skills, should be able to contribute to all manner of copy — not just written features — and be a clear communicator. This is an in-office position, based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance. You will report to the editor of the Real Estate section. Responsibilities: Generate story ideas and assign articles First edit multiple stories per week, including regular columns and one-off features and enterprise Work with staff reporters to hit their enterprise targets Maintain a roster of freelance reporters and contributors Monitor and respond to news developments. Work with reporters on assigned stories, paying particular attention to focus, structure and style. Identify any major factual omissions or errors. Work with visual and mult…
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