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Audience Editor, Climate and Science

The New York Times
Location
New York, NY
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Editing
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in digital journalism
  • Demonstrated track record in audience development
  • Proven skill at bridging specialties, including reporting, editing, product, analytics, design, and user research
  • Demonstrated ability to drive work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience communicating and collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels
Nice to have
  • Deep knowledge of news competitors
  • In-depth knowledge of the search landscape
  • Solid understanding of all mainstream and emerging social channels
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills
  • Ability to write in an engaging, smart tone
What the job really is

The Audience Editor for Climate and Science at The New York Times will collaborate with the newsroom Audience team and the Climate and Science desks to enhance reader engagement and reach. This role involves suggesting timely and evergreen stories, maximizing content distribution through search and social strategies, analyzing audience data, and writing social media copy. The editor will also coordinate with various teams to ensure effective coverage and report on audience performance.

Benefits
  • Variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
  • Company-matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid vacation
Things to weigh
  • In-office position with regular attendance required four days a week, with some flexibility for remote work
  • No specific mention of the technology stack used
  • The role requires a strong commitment to journalistic independence and the mission of The Times
  • The salary range is provided, but no specific details on how performance impacts compensation are mentioned
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