Editing Resident

About the role

The New York Times Editing Residency is a two-year program designed for journalists who want to build editing careers. Participants will develop and hone their news editing skills while working on Times journalism, including breaking news, enterprise stories, visual stories, and special projects.

This is an in-office position requiring regular attendance four days each week, with some flexibility for remote work per departmental guidance. You may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Edit articles from desks across the newsroom, including breaking news and features
• Participate in training seminars designed for the residency and receive regular feedback
• Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom on different stories and story forms
• Demonstrate support and understanding of The New York Times' value of journalistic independence and commitment to seeking the truth

Requirements

• At least two years of professional journalism experience outside of school publications and internships
• Journalists with more than seven years of experience will not be considered
• Must be authorized to work in the United States (visa sponsorship is not provided)

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid news judgment and a firm grasp of grammar and fact-checking
• Professional experience editing and assigning news articles
• Excellent news judgment, a sharp eye for detail, and an interest in learning about a broad array of topics
• Ability to frame articles and write compelling display copy
• Experience developing trusting relationships with reporters and fellow editors

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation, sick days, and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs
• Eligibility for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock (for U.S. roles)

Pay

The annual base pay for this role is $98,323.16 USD.

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of New York. The residency cohort is estimated to begin in late January and end in early 2029.