Editor, New York Times Licensing

New York Times Licensing, the division that manages the distribution of journalism from The New York Times and other content providers around the world, is looking for an editor for its licensing editorial team. 

The editorial team is responsible for commissioning, editing, curating and packaging articles that make up various licensed products and services. They edit, repackage or abridge a wide range of columns, news stories and in-depth features to meet the needs of syndication clients. In addition, the team contributes to the creation, editing and distribution of bespoke publications and special series featuring essays by international contributors. 

The editor is in charge of a variety of tasks, including copyediting; abridging text on deadline; backfielding articles and curating content packages.

This is a hybrid role based in our New York City headquarters and requires regular in-office attendance each week, per your departmental guidance. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.

Responsibilities: 

• Handle in-depth editing and abridgments of long-form magazine articles 
• Act as lead editor and main contact for at least one major service, coordinating with the art, sales, marketing, editorial development and operations departments as necessary
• Pitch and curate bespoke content packages for syndication clients
• Maintaining and fostering working relationships across the division, as well as with its content providers
• Commission, backfield and edit essays for special collections
• Slotting (second read) articles as required
• Assign and edit the work of freelance writers
• Ensure that product and services descriptions and workflows are up to date
• Assisting in training of all new hires and interns
• Provide editorial assistance on all projects from the editorial development team
• Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world
• You will report to the Assistant Managing Editor, Syndicate

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of high-level editing and/or journalism experience
• Bachelor’s degree, preferable in communications or journalism
• Strong writing and editing skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Comfortable wor