Editor, Cannonball
Core
Senior editor leading a weekly culture show (Cannonball) featuring host Wesley Morris, shaping episode ideas, refining arguments, and managing production to translate his critical voice into engaging content.
Role type
Senior IC culture show editor/producer
Builds
Weekly video/audio culture show episodes for The New York Times Magazine and digital platforms
Domain
Media, journalism, cultural criticism, video/audio production
Required skills
Cultural criticism, video/audio production, editorial leadership, guest management, post-production oversight, team mentorship, digital storytelling, analytics integration, legal compliance awareness
Preferred skills
Weekly publishing cadence, inclusive environment building, vertical video strategy, YouTube/social video expertise, Adobe Premiere proficiency
Technologies
Adobe Premiere, YouTube, social video platforms
Responsibilities
Serve as editorial partner to host Wesley Morris, shaping episode ideas and refining arguments. Manage the guest booking process and staging of conversations. Lead editorial process from pitch through final cut including scripting and post-production feedback. Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team. Oversee production timelines and workflows. Develop new formats and concepts for the show. Partner with audience and platform teams to refine distribution strategy. Work cross-functionally with newsroom desks and Legal/Standards departments.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC