Editing Resident

Join The New York Times Editing Residency program. Editors serve a critical function in newsrooms. They make stories better and shepherd the news report forward. 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. We recommend at least some prior editing experience.

You should expect to work on all types of journalism, including breaking news, and be able to pivot quickly on deadline. You may also edit enterprise stories, visual stories and special projects.

The most competitive candidates will have excellent news judgment, a sharp eye for detail and an interest in learning about a broad array of topics. They will also have the ability to frame articles and write sparkling display copy, as well as experience developing trusting relationships with reporters and fellow editors.

In your cover letter, discuss your prior experience and why you want to grow as an editor.

These are in-office positions and include regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance. You may be required to work some nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities: 

• Edit articles from desks across the newsroom, including breaking news and features
• Participate in training seminars designed for the residency, and receive regular feedback
• Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom on different stories and story forms
• 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

Basic Qualifications:

• At least two years of professional journalism experience outside of school publications and internships. Journalists with more than seven years of experience will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid news judgment, and a firm grasp of grammar and fact-checking

• Professional experience editing and assigning news articles

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

The program’s goal is to train the next generation of editors for the broader industry. There is no guarantee of a full-time position upon the program’s completion. We will offer support to editors in their search for full-time opportunities.

The application deadline is 5 p.m. Eastern time on Sept. 8.

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. This cohort is estimated to begin in late January and end in early 2029.

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

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of New York.

Join The New York Times Editing Residency program. Editors serve a critical function in newsrooms. They make stories better and shepherd the news report forward. 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. We recommend at least some prior editing experience.

You should expect to work on all types of journalism, including breaking news, and be able to pivot quickly on deadline. You may also edit enterprise stories, visual stories and special projects.

The most competitive candidates will have excellent news judgment, a sharp eye for detail and an interest in learning about a broad array of topics. They will also have the ability to frame articles and write sparkling display copy, as well as experience developing trusting relationships with reporters and fellow editors.

In your cover letter, discuss your prior experience and why you want to grow as an editor.

These are in-office positions and include regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance. You may be required to work some nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities: 

• Edit articles from desks across the newsroom, including breaking news and features
• Participate in training seminars designed for the residency, and receive regular feedback
• Collaborate with colleagues across the newsroom on different stories and story forms
• 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

Basic Qualifications:

• At least two years of professional journalism experience outside of school publications and internships. Journalists with more than seven years of experience will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid news judgment, and a firm grasp of grammar and fact-checking

• Professional experience editing and assigning news articles

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

The program’s goal is to train the next generation of editors for the broader industry. There is no guarantee of a full-time position upon the program’s completion. We will offer support to editors in their search for full-time opportunities.

The application deadline is 5 p.m. Eastern time on Sept. 8.

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. This cohort is estimated to begin in late January and end in early 2029.

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

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of New York.