Editor Jobs at The New York Times
The New York Times has 25 open editor roles, alongside 23 other open roles. Where pay is stated it is typically USD 127.5k to 170k.
About The New York Times
The New York Times is a news media company that produces journalism covering politics, world news, business, culture, and more, distributed via print, web, and app. It also offers digital products including games, cooking, product reviews (Wirecutter), and sports coverage (The Athletic) through subscription services.
Salary
Annual pay for this page’s roles that state a salary, in USD. The typical range covers the middle half of those postings.
- $137Kmedian pay
- $127Ktypical range: lower
- $170Ktypical range: upper
Based on 22 postings stating pay in USD.
Pay figures come from the 22 postings on this page that state a salary.
Also hiring at The New York Times
The New York Times is also hiring: journalist (18), video editor (3), art director (2), photo editor (2), copywriter (1) and creative director (1).
Its roles are in New York City, NY, US (43), Washington, DC, US (5), Los Angeles, CA, US (2) and London, UK (1).
What editor work involves
Editors work across text, video, and multimedia formats to review, refine, and prepare content for publication or broadcast. Depending on specialisation, a day may involve line-editing articles for grammar, style, and factual accuracy; cutting and assembling video footage in an editing suite; or shaping a newsletter's voice and structure for a specific audience. They collaborate closely with writers, producers, photographers, and social media teams to ensure every piece meets editorial standards, platform requirements, and deadlines. In branded or digital contexts, editors also consider SEO, engagement metrics, and audience data when making editorial decisions.
Experience level
Open roles by the experience the posting asks for.
Questions people ask
How much do these roles pay?
Typically USD 127.5k to 170k a year, where the posting states a salary.
What else is The New York Times hiring for?
Journalist, video editor, art director, photo editor, copywriter, creative director, and other roles: 23 more roles.