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Health and Science Editor

The New York Times is a leading global media company renowned for independent and trusted journalism. They seek an ambitious Health and Science Editor responsible for managing multi-format news coverage, leading a skilled desk, and promoting journalistic excellence and departmental culture in health and science topics.

Skills

  • Strong news judgment and editorial decision-making
  • Experience directing and assigning stories across diverse formats
  • Ability to integrate new storytelling methods including video, audio, and graphics
  • Leadership skills managing editors and reporters
  • Critical review of scientific studies to ensure accuracy

Responsibilities

  • Lead a multiformat report with competitive coverage and enterprise reporting
  • Develop and maintain a strong, collaborative culture on the Health and Science desk
  • Collaborate with other newsroom desks including Washington, National, and Well
  • Uphold journalistic independence and the company mission
  • Manage the desk by setting goals, overseeing performance, and supporting morale
  • Represent the department in meetings regarding news and enterprise targets

Education

  • N/A (not explicitly stated)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary between $200,000 and $250,000 yearly
  • Full-time position with regular on-site attendance
  • Work within a world-class newsroom committed to independent journalism
  • Equal opportunity and diversity-focused workplace
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants as required by law
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DATE POSTED
June 27, 2025

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