Senior Manager, Early Career Programs
The New York TimesThe 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.
We are seeking a dynamic journalist and collaborator to be a leading partner in our early-career development efforts across the newsroom. This manager also will be the driving force behind The New York Times Editing Residency, a program that provides early-career editors with up to two years of extensive training and support.
This manager must possess excellent news judgment and have editing experience—at least some, but preferably lots—with the aim of that expertise helping anchor the program and support for its participants. Candidates also should have a strong desire to develop and mentor journalism's next generation, which is a critical and growing need amid the changing media landscape.
The work on the early-careers team is highly collaborative. Our programs, including the editing residency, draw thousands of applicants from around the world and require the whole team's efforts to execute and sustain. This editor should be prepared to work with multiple colleagues, stakeholders and departments. Importantly, this editor should have a strong eye for journalism talent, as well as a track record of nurturing and mentoring newsroom colleagues. Excellent communication and project management skills also are essential in this role.
This manager will contribute as a thought leader, talent evaluator and an occasional moderator or speaker during events for our other programs, including the newsroom fellowship, The New York Times Corps and the School of The New York Times. This editor also will serve as an ambassador for our team and the newsroom at various conferences, events and college visits meant to help inspire and guide next-generation journalists.
Centrally, this manager also will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Editing Residency, including the application process and support and programming for our residents.
This is an in-office position, based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.
Responsibilities:
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Overseeing and evolving The New York Times Editing Residency program. This includes recruiting and hiring residents, supporting growth of the residents during their tenure, including offering regular feedback, managing the program's day-to-day operations and responding to changes required by the evolving craft of editing.
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Working with the rest of the careers team on pushing forward and evolving the team's other major endeavors, such as the newsroom fellowship, The New York Times Corps mentorship program and the School of The New York Times.
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Serving as an outward-facing ambassador for the newsroom, our journalism and our programs during various conferences and campus visits.
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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.
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This role reports to Theodore Kim, newsroom lead for career programs.
Basic Qualifications:
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At least five years of experience as a working journalist in the industry, preferably as an editor.
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Experience working with up-and-coming journalists through mentorships, organized programs, training sessions or through other avenues.
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Demonstrated experience managing programs or large projects, involving early career journalists.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Strong editing skills, preferably in a large newsroom.
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A profound understanding of the broad challenges facing journalism and its talent pipeline.
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An ability to collaborate with stakeholders on multiple teams, to do long-term planning and to delegate when needed.
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An ability to regularly bring innovative ideas to the table.
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A deep empathy for young journalists and the ability to guide and mentor with a high level of integrity — all the while adhering to the mission and values of The New York Times.
This is an excluded position. You should apply in Greenhouse submitting a resume and a memo of one page or less describing their experience in mentoring colleagues and working on career-development-related efforts.
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For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.
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