Editor, The Interview
New York, NY · USD 150,000-175,000 / year · 7+ years experience · Hybrid · Posted Oct 1, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 7+ years experience
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Location
- New York, NY
- Salary
- USD 150,000-175,000 / year · Base salary
About the role
- The New York Times is seeking an experienced editor for 'The Interview' to collaborate with the executive producer in guiding the editorial selection, writing, and structure of the show.
- The role requires a positive, motivating leader who believes in the power of good conversation and understands how to structure compelling, news-making video conversations.
Responsibilities
- Edit episodes, with attention to pacing, framing, clarity, tone, structure and visual continuity and storytelling
- Give final sign-off on episodes and social clips
- Collaborate with the executive producer and hosts on setting editorial agenda and guest selection
- Help guide the prep process with a team of talented producers to ensure episodes have clarity of thought, logical sequencing of ideas and are structured for maximum impact
- Know how to guide a host during an interview, when things don't go as planned and the carefully prepared script needs to be thrown out the window
- Set production schedules and drive production for a small team that is always making several episodes at once
- Communicate notes and feedback to hosts and producers clearly, directly, quickly and compassionately
- Anticipate challenges in episodes and proactively solve them
- On occasion, be able to respond to breaking news moments with a sense of urgency
- Exercise calm under pressure and motivate the team
Requirements
- At least 7 years experience in audio or video production, including several as an editor
- Highly skilled at every aspect of editing
- Experience working with and coaching hosts
- Experience overseeing soup-to-nuts audio or video production
- Experience navigating a newsroom environment and solid news judgment
Preferred qualifications
- Proven ability to foster an inclusive, motivating and innovative environment
- Collaborative spirit is a must
- Believes in The New York Times' mission of independence and is dedicated to being a part of our innovation and growth
- Able to uphold the editorial standards of The Times
Benefits
- Annual bonus and restricted stock
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
- Company-matching 401(k) plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development programs
Workplace
- This is an in-office position based in New York City
- Includes regular attendance in the office four days each week
