Digital Director, T Magazine

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Digital Director to develop and execute T's online presence. This role leads a team across online, social, and newsletters, working closely across departments (editorial, design, photo, fashion, audience, and newsroom) to develop the digital lineup, maintain schedules, enforce deadlines, and secure prominent placement of T articles across various New York Times channels.

This is a hybrid position based in New York City and includes four days in the office each week.

Responsibilities:

• Pitch, assign and edit digital stories and packages consisting of multiple articles of varying length

• Manage a team of editors and strategists

• Work closely with top editorial staff including the Deputy Editor and Editor in Chief to implement a digital strategy that aligns with the larger goals of the Times's newsroom

• Track progress of contributors including communicating changes and deadlines

• Work with the photo, design, digital strategy and social media teams on visuals and promotion

• Partner with the managing editor and assistant managing editor on maintaining editorial calendars and schedules

• Adhere to The Times's editorial standards

• Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in editing, writing and digital strategy

• Strong background in T Magazine's core focus areas: fashion, design, art, food, travel

• A network of writers and editors that can regularly contribute to the site, and an abiding desire to find new ones

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills

• A strong understanding of website metrics and CMS

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Additional Compensation and Benefits

For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

The annual base pay range for this role is between:

$150,000—$175,000 USD

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