FOIA Editor
Core
Oversee and guide the strategy of using the Freedom of Information Act and public records laws to obtain information from governmental entities for The New York Times newsroom.
Role type
Senior IC FOIA editor (journalism)
Builds
Public records requests, story ideas, and original coverage through the FOIA process
Domain
Journalism / Media Law / Public Records (via careerplan.io/jobs/4739684005-foia-editor-at-thenewyorktimes)
Required skills
Public records law expertise, FOIA request development, legal issue resolution, cross-functional collaboration, litigation support coordination, training material development
Preferred skills
Public records strategy shaping, state/local public records law knowledge, media law background, law degree
Technologies
Centralized database systems
Responsibilities
Develop and refine FOIA requests in partnership with internal stakeholders; Serve as a consultant for teams designing public records requests; Propose and drive story ideas based on FOIA requests; Consult with desks on augmenting themes with FOIA requests; Advise journalists on effective approaches to obtain information; Develop and maintain training materials; Coordinate, track, and expedite public records requests; Partner with Legal on litigation support efforts.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC