The New York Times is hiring: Climate Forward Editor in New York

The New York Times is hiring a Climate Forward Editor in New York to lead its climate change newsletter. The role requires strong editorial leadership, idea generation, and collaboration with reporters and the Events team. Candidates should have 5-10 years of journalism experience, excellent writing and editing skills, and a commitment to the Times's mission. The salary range is $170,000 to $180,000 annually.
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.Job DescriptionThe New York Times is seeking an editor to lead and grow Climate Forward, the Times’s newsletter dedicated to coverage of climate change and its economic, political, technological and social consequences. Candidates should be ambitious journalists with excellent writing, editing and news judgment skills, along with significant experience with digital audiences, including newsletters, products and live news coverage. Candidates should be highly motivated and have the drive to grow an editorial franchise with live events and partnerships.Key Responsibilities:Editorial leadership: Manage a team of dedicated newsletter writers, and provide editorial guidance to other reporters around the newsroom contributing to the newsletter.Idea generation: In collaboration with reporters, come up with compelling, on-the-news story ideas that set the agenda for the Climate Forward newsletter.Newsletter editing and production: Oversee the entire production process of the newsletter, ensuring high-quality content and timely delivery.Enterprise editing: Identify and shape significant enterprise reporting projects in addition to regular newsletter content.Events collaboration: Partner with the Events team to direct the editorial content of the Climate Forward franchise and related live events.Basic Qualifications:Proven experience applying sound judgment to the news.At least 5-10 years of experience in journalism.Experience managing people and projects.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in covering/editing climate, science, business, technology, and/or policy preferred.Demonstrated professional and warm communication with colleagues from across many departments, newsrooms and time zones.Commitment to The New York Times’s strategy, standards and mission.Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and relevant work samples demonstrating their expertise in climate journalism.The annual base pay salary for this role is between $170,000.00 and $180,000.00.The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly
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