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Senior Community Editor

The New York Times · New York, NY

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
The New York Times's roles stay open a median of 82 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of The New York Times's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at The New York Times
high
166 stale, 0 reposted of 168 open
Hiring momentum
243 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from The New York Times's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for The New York Times.

About this role

The Senior Community Editor at The New York Times will work closely with reporters, writers, and editors to enhance reader engagement through comments on articles. Responsibilities include editing posts for clarity, identifying opportunities for journalist participation, and collaborating with the community team to align editorial approaches with moderation guidelines. The role requires creativity in building online communities and training teams on effective engagement strategies.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of The New York Times as an employer.

What you need

  • 5+ years of editorial experience with news organizations or media companies
  • Excellent editorial judgment and project management skills
  • Demonstrated interest in the online community ecosystem
  • Passion for The New York Times mission and commitment to be part of our innovation and growth

Nice to have

  • Experience training reporters and editors on digital tools and editorial approaches
  • A proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced news environment
  • Editing samples of work you have assigned or played a significant role in shaping

What you get

  • Variable pay such as an 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

Worth weighing

  • In-office position with regular attendance required four days a week, with some flexibility for remote work
  • No specific mention of the technology stack or tools used in the role
  • The role may involve navigating sensitive topics in journalism

Summarised from The New York Times's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by The New York Times on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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