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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. Itu2019s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. Itu2019s 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 itu2019s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that itu2019s worth paying for. The National desk of The New York Times is looking for an assistant editor to help shape its coverage decisions and oversee a team of regional and beat reporters. This seasoned journalist will play a key role in driving the report by selecting, assigning and editing breaking news stories, features and enterprise; as well as guiding lines of coverage of ongoing stories relevant to their team. They are a champion of new formats and approaches to storytelling, from live blogs to video. A keen sense of which stories from across the country will appeal to a global audience and deepen our readers' understanding of American life is a must. This is an in-office position, based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance. Responsibilities: + You will manage a team of reporters + You will generate ideas for news and enterprise, not just for their reporters but for the desk as a whole + You will assign and edit news stories and enterprise stories. + You have are eager to collaborate with journalists across formats, mediums and the broader newsroom organization + 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. + You will report to a National Editor Basic Qualifications: + 10+ years' experience at a journalism corporation or media company or other relevant organization + Editing skills that demonstrate mastery of journalistic style and standards, including ethical and superb news judgment + Previous experience directly managing and editing reporters + Demonstrated metabolism to run breaking news coverage and the focus to deliver slow-developing enterprise + Facility with new and visual storytelling approaches + Experience working in high-pressure, deadline-driven newsrooms -- including coverage, workflow, as a reporter or editor (depends on role) Preferred Qualifications: + A strong understanding of Times style and standards + A willingness to be flexible as the newsroom's needs evolve The annual base pay range for this role is between $160,000.00 and $200,000.00. REQ-019347 The annual base pay range for this role is between: $160,000 u2014 $200,000 USD The New York Times Company is committed to being the worldu2019s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)u2019s Know Your Rights Poster is available here (. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email . Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. The Company encourages those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider their applications in a manner consistent with applicable