Editor

Title: Middle East Editor

Location: London, United Kingdom

Hybrid

Job Description:

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. 
 

The International desk is looking for an experienced and versatile editor to join our Middle East team. This is a chance to join a collegial, committed and talented group of editors and reporters who have a history of award-winning work, an eagerness to experiment with new and developing story forms, and a passion for bringing New York Times journalism to a global audience.

This editor will be part of a team of editors, led by the Middle East deputy, helping to oversee and direct coverage from the London newsroom. Together, they will ensure the desk is championing news and enterprise across multiple story forms and New York Times’ platforms. This team does it all, including live, news, enterprise and investigations. We are looking for an editor who is unfazed by challenging news stories and can operate calmly in what can be a dynamic and fast-moving news environment.

Collaboration is a fundamental part of the role, so they will work closely with other editors and reporters in International as well as other parts of the newsroom such as Washington, National, Culture and Business. They will also be integral to creating and developing a cohesive culture that emphasizes diversity, equity and inclusion. 

Our leadership team is committed to developing talented and up-and-coming editors, and we are looking for someone with a rich toolkit of skills. The successful candidate should be a self-starter, who can navigate challenging situations and juggle multiple coverage priorities in a news environment that, at times, can be frenetic. They should be able to shape coverage – working with reporters to conceptualize stories, guide revisions, and ensure the work gets the widest possible audience.

This is a hybrid position based in London and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance. The role will report to the Deputy Editor, Middle East.

Responsibilities:

• Generating ideas and editing stories that demonstrate solid news judgment – from the immediacy of live coverage and spot news stories to longer-term news features and ambitious enterprise.


• Supervising and working with reporters to shape stories and bring them to life


• Coordinating and communicating coverage during breaking and planned news events, including ensuring that security guidance is sought and followed


• Thinking creatively about new ways to tell stories and being willing to learn how to execute those storytelling techniques


• Coaching and developing reporters


• Maintaining the ethical standards of The Times, including our commitment to independence, fairness and accuracy.


• 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.

 

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to write and edit news and enterprise


• Ability to deal with management, staff and sources in a highly professional manner and ability to collaborate and influence across desks


• Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize with careful attention to accuracy


• Experience collaborating with other departments to set and carry out publication plans for all platforms


• Ability to work effectively across desks and at the necessary pace to meet deadlines (sometimes conflicting) for multiple platforms


• A willingness to be flexible as the newsroom’s needs evolve


• Professional judgment with respect to confidentiality


• A strong collegial and collaborative attitude; effective written and verbal communication 


• Experience reporting from or editing stories from the region is preferred but not required


 

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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.

We’re excited to learn more about you and your experience. To keep our hiring process as fair and authentic as possible, we ask that you submit your own work and not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process.

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