Editor at Large, Opinion
Core
Lead high-level editorial projects and manage a portfolio of columnists to shape public discourse through elevated commentary and long-form storytelling.
Role type
Senior IC editorial leader (Opinion)
Builds
Lasting insight pieces, series, and commentary for The New York Times Opinion department
Domain
Journalism / Opinion / Long-form narrative
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production content (commentary, columns, series)
Required skills
Senior editorial leadership, narrative development, talent management, editing high-profile writers, strategic editorial direction, cross-functional partnership, mentoring
Preferred skills
Digital media landscape expertise, network in literary/academic/journalistic communities, cross-functional team management
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conceptualize and execute ambitious editorial projects; manage and edit a portfolio of columnists; partner with design and audience teams; identify and recruit new voices; oversee commentary lifecycle from pitch to publication; mentor junior editors; collaborate on strategic editorial direction
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
