Editor, Hard Fork

Job Description

The New York Times is seeking an Editor for Hard Fork, its weekly tech show. This role involves collaborating with hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton to generate coverage ideas, manage the production team, and oversee the growth of the show. The ideal candidate is a curious and creative thinker who thrives in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment.

This is a hybrid position based in either New York City or San Francisco, requiring regular in-office attendance.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Hosts and Executive Producer to set editorial agenda and guide coverage planning.
• Collaborate with production teams to cast, pre-interview, and book guests.
• Story edit episodes for audio and video, including YouTube and short-form social videos.
• Collaborate with production and composer teams to ensure music and tape elevate each episode.
• Collaborate with podcast video team members to develop workflows across both mediums.
• Collaborate with the audience team on understanding and growing the audience.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with Times journalists on the tech desk.
• Manage a team of producers, guiding their growth and providing feedback.
• Help guide the prep process, edit preps and scripts in collaboration with hosts and producers.
• Drive the production of the episode forward, setting deadlines and delegating workload.
• Perform final edit of the episodes.
• Anticipate challenges in stories/episodes and proactively solve them.
• Demonstrate support and understanding of journalistic independence.
• Create an environment where people can successfully engage in rigorous collaborative work.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in audio and video production and editing.
• Experience in tech coverage and conversational/chat formats.
• Highly skilled at every aspect of editing, including structuring, pacing, and line editing.
• Experience in a weekly publishing cadence.
• Proven ability to foster an inclusive, diverse, and innovative environment.
• Experience managing teams.

The role offers:

• Opportunity to work on a leading tech show for The New York Times.
• Collaborative and creative work environment.
• Hybrid work arrangement in New York City or San Francisco.