Editing Resident

Join The New York Times Editing Residency program. The Times is looking for journalists who want to build editing careers. This two-year residency offers a chance for participants to develop and hone their news editing skills, and to work on Times journalism.

We are looking for candidates who are curious, collaborative and committed to excellence.  Prior editing experience, while not necessary, is strongly recommended.

You should expect to work on breaking news desks. You will also edit other types of journalism, including enterprise stories and special projects. You’ll be expected to handle multiple articles and pivot on deadline. The most competitive candidates will have excellent news judgment, a sharp eye for detail, interest in learning about a broad array of topics, the ability to frame articles and write sparkling display copy, and have experience developing trusting relationships with reporters and fellow editors.

Visual Editing Residency: One resident in the class will focus on visual and nontraditional forms of journalism. This resident, who will serve on the National desk, will work both on traditional forms of journalism, such as text stories, and nontraditional forms of journalism, such as photo and graphics displays and video. No technical expertise is required, but candidates should demonstrate a strong interest in visual journalism. Ideal candidates will be text editors with at least a grasp of, if not a proficiency in, visual editing principles, such as direction and sequencing.

In your cover letter, discuss why you want to be an editor. Candidates interested in the visual position should state so and explain why high up in their cover letters.

These are hybrid positions that require regular attendance at our New York office each week per departmental guidance. You may be required to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities: 

• Copy edit articles from desks across the newsroom
• Edit breaking news and feature articles
• Participate in training and speaker programs designed for the residency, and receive regular feedback
• Uphold the editorial standards of The Times
• Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Basic Qualifications:

• At least two years of professional journalism experience. Journalists with more than seven years of editing experience will not be considered.
• Solid news judgment, and an understanding of grammar and fact-checking
• Visual Editing Residency: In addition to the qualifications above, you should have a strong interest in visual journalism.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience editing and assigning news articles
• Visual Editing Residency: Ideal candidates will be strong text editors who also have at least a grasp of, if not a proficiency in, visual editing principles such as direction and sequencing.

You must be authorized to work in the United States. We will not sponsor work visas for the residency.

There is no guarantee of a full-time position upon the completion of the program. We will offer support to editors in their search for full-time opportunities.

The application deadline is 5 p.m. Eastern time on May 19.

We cannot accept applications that are mailed or emailed to us. We will contact you for interviews as needed, and finalists must take an editing test. The residency will include two groups, one that is estimated to start in November and one in March.

For more information about The New York Times Editing Residency, visit here.

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of New York.

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