Assistant Editor, National - Full-time

The mission (https://www.nytco.com/company/mission-and-values/) 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.

The National desk of The New York Times is looking for an assistant editor to help shape its coverage decisions and oversee a team of regional and beat reporters.

This seasoned journalist will play a key role in driving the report by selecting, assigning and editing breaking news stories, features and enterprise; as well as guiding lines of coverage of ongoing stories relevant to their team. They are a champion of new formats and approaches to storytelling, from live blogs to video. A keen sense of which stories from across the country will appeal to a global audience and deepen our readers' understanding of American life is a must.