Audience Editor, Climate and Science
Core
Partner with Climate and Science desks to inform coverage, maximize distribution, and deepen reader engagement through data analysis and social programming.
Role type
Senior audience editor (digital journalism)
Builds
Audience growth strategies, content distribution plans, and social media engagement tactics for NYT Climate and Science coverage.
Domain
Digital journalism, climate science, and data analytics
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
audience development, data analysis, search strategy, social media programming, cross-functional collaboration, strategic framing, competitive analysis
Preferred skills
knowledge of news competitors, search landscape expertise, social channel mastery, Times style writing, A/B testing, analytical mindset
Technologies
search tools, social platforms, analytics tools
Responsibilities
Partner with senior editors to suggest timely stories and evergreen topics; identify coverage opportunities to attract new readers; maximize content distribution via search and social strategies; interpret audience data to shape story presentation; write compelling social copy and manage social accounts; coordinate with cross-functional teams on breaking news and enterprise coverage.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC