At a glance
- Workplace
- Remote
- Location
- New York, NY
- Visa sponsorship
- Visa sponsorship not offered
About the role
- Join the 2027 New York Times Fellowship class as a copy editor for the Opinion section in New York.
- Copy editors act as the last line of defense before publication for Opinion columnists, contributors, and guest essayists.
Responsibilities
- Copy edit story text, headlines, captions and other display copy, elevating articles on the sentence level for clarity
- Ensure accuracy and consistency across a range of content, including editorials, guest essays and columns
- Polish, format and quality-check podcast transcripts, graphics and video elements
- Respond to changing priorities and demands based on department needs and the news cycle
- Participate in training and social programs designed for the fellowship
- 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
Requirements
- No more than five years of full-time, professional journalism experience, excluding internships
- Experience editing articles, essays or scripts for publication
- Experience working on firm deadlines
Preferred qualifications
- Record of multiple journalism internships, or equivalent experience
- Comfort with a wide range of subject matter, from politics to science and culture
- Familiarity with content management systems and transcription tools
Benefits
- 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 and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week.
Skills
- Content Management Systems
