Editing Resident

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.

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.

• 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

• 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.

• Solid news judgment, and a firm grasp of grammar and fact-checking
• Professional experience editing and assigning news articles

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.

The annual base pay range for this role is between:

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.