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The New York Times

Editor at Large, Opinion

The New York Times · New York, NY

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
53 days
The New York Times's roles stay open a median of 54 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
116 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
2026-09-26

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About this role

The Editor at Large for Opinion at The New York Times will lead the coverage of artificial intelligence, focusing on its societal impact. This role involves developing a cross-platform strategy, commissioning and editing in-depth articles, collaborating with multimedia teams, and managing a team of writers and columnists. The position requires a strong commitment to journalistic independence and excellence, with a focus on complex, ideas-driven journalism.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • 8+ years of experience in senior editorial roles at a major national publication
  • A proven track record of editing complex, ideas-driven journalism and high-profile writers
  • Exceptional ability to synthesize technical information into compelling, accessible narratives for a general audience
  • A deep interest in the intersection of technology and public policy, with an established network of thinkers and practitioners in the AI space
  • Experience managing large-scale editorial projects from conception through publication
  • Sophisticated understanding of the digital media landscape and a commitment to maintaining The Times's standards of editorial excellence

Nice to have

  • Experience collaborating with data journalists and visual editors to build interactive or data-driven explainers that make abstract AI concepts tangible for a general audience
  • A track record of developing the next generation of editors and writers, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and rigorous fact-checking

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 editorial team's size or structure
  • Candidates are asked to submit their own work without using GenAI tools, which may impact the application process

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Listed by The New York Times on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-26. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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