Narrative and Projects Editor

What You’ll Do

• Lead the conception, organization, execution and editing of the newsroom’s most ambitious narrative and investigative projects
• Edit with precision and care, elevating stories so they are compelling, clear and unforgettable
• Coach and develop a team of high-performing journalists, helping them grow as writers and journalists
• Spearhead a project greenlighting process that helps prioritize our most resource-intensive efforts
• Collaborate with editors across the newsroom to elevate enterprise and investigative storytelling on every team
• Generate and refine story ideas that resonate and attract audiences
• Set and uphold the highest standards for narrative storytelling, accuracy and fairness
• Occasionally serve as a back editor on daily or enterprise stories

What You’ll Bring

• At least 5 years of editing experience, preferably at a senior level
• A distinguished track record as a narrative editor, with work that demonstrates the ability to elevate stories into compelling, high-impact journalism
• Exceptional line editing and storytelling skills, with a deep understanding of structure, voice and pacing
• A strong sense of story form, with the judgment to know when depth and length serve the work and when brevity is more powerful
• Impeccable editorial judgment, a deep commitment to accuracy, and experience managing journalists through complicated legal issues
• Experience managing reporters and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
• Proven ability to lead complex projects from conception to publication, and the organizational skills to manage multiple efforts simultaneously
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to communicate clearly across teams and leadership levels
• A commitment to coaching and developing journalists with care, clarity and high expectations