Editor, Local Newsletters

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the editing of The Local newsletter in a minimum of two launch markets, which includes selecting stories, refining content, and managing production.

• Collaborate with reporters in each market as well as The Local team in New York to refine the newsletter's tone, structure, and content.

• Explore various story formats and innovative tools.

• Expand the newsletter's audience and boost engagement through social media, events, outreach, partnerships, and other strategies.

• Cultivate relationships with local news organizations and journalists while developing strategic partnerships.

• Observe how news organizations and brands engage with communities and foster loyalty.

• Establish engagement objectives and monitor progress using data to guide innovation and experimentation.

• Act as a representative for The Local at community and media events, as well as assist in planning and executing company events.

• Report to the Deputy Editorial Director of Newsletters.

• Uphold The New York Times’ commitment to independent journalism.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience in digital journalism or storytelling, including some editorial responsibilities.

• Proven exceptional news judgment, audience-centric thinking, and experience in covering breaking news, features, analysis, and enterprise stories.

• Familiarity with newsletters and social media, coupled with a passion for both.

• Proficient in using analytics tools to extract actionable insights.

• Capability to identify and develop story ideas that have both journalistic importance and audience appeal.

• A history of taking initiative and successfully launching digital media projects.

• Strong connections to the Twin Cities, Phoenix, or Nashville.

• Extensive experience in local journalism.

• Diverse interests in news, politics, business, culture, sports, and various other topics.

• Comprehension of audience needs and the local media landscape.

• A resume, cover letter, and approximately six work samples are required.

• A commitment to journalistic independence, integrity, and accuracy.

• A collaborative mindset, openness to experimentation, and a good sense of humor.

🏝️ Benefits

• Variable compensation, including an annual bonus.

• Restricted stock options.

• Comprehensive medical benefits.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision insurance.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s).

• Company-matching 401(k) plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Paid vacation time.

• Paid sick leave.

• Paid parental leave.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Representation by NewsGuild of NY.