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The New York Times Company

Senior Staff Editor, Travel

The New York Times Company, New York, New York, us, 10261


The New York Times Company - Senior Staff Editor, Travel

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New York, New YorkPosition:

Senior Staff Editor, TravelResponsibilities:Responsible for the weekly assigning and editing of columns, including finding appropriate writers, editing their text, and collaborating with the photo editor on visual display.Maintain the cadence of the column, travel trends, and seasons to determine coverage areas.Assign and edit general features and other types of articles.Ensure familiarity with the Times style and provide focused second reads to enhance copy quality.Lead SocialAudience efforts, managing social media accounts like Instagram and liaising with main Times social accounts for promotion.Pitch articles to internal channels for promotion and display opportunities.Anticipate and respond to readers’ social and search needs, suggesting story ideas and partnering with editors to produce relevant articles.Interpret data to identify suitable content for various audiences on and off platforms.Serve as liaison with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to identify search opportunities.Prepare a weekly audience report to assess progress towards goals, including new reader reach.Job Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Writing, Journalism, or a similar discipline plus 3 years of professional experience; or 5 years of professional experience.Experience with External Audience Tools: Chartbeat, Google Trends, Social Flow, and Crowd Tangle.Experience creating brand-awareness editorial strategies and storytelling on Instagram.Experience posting daily on social media accounts: Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok.Hybrid Schedule: Role holder is eligible to work from home 40% of the time, but must report to the New York City office 60% of the time.Hours:

35 hours per weekSalary:

$136,553.56 to $138,000 per yearTo apply:

Send resume with cover letter including salary requirements and reference code 7836525 to recruiting-submissions@nytimes.com.

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