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Editor at Large, Opinion, A.I.

The New York Times· Editing
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New York, NY$160k - $180kin-officePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Editorial leader to spearhead coverage of artificial intelligence, combining long-form editorial rigor with management of high-profile columnists and a department-wide strategy, based in New York City with in-office four days a week.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and coordinate Opinion's cross-platform strategy for AI coverage, identifying the most urgent moral, political and economic questions raised by emerging technologies
  • Commission and edit ambitious enterprise projects, deep-dive features and essays that provide historical context and forward-looking analysis of the AI revolution
  • Collaborate with graphics, multimedia and audience teams to create innovative digital presentations for complex technical and philosophical topics
  • Manage and edit a portfolio of New York Times columnists and contributing writers, providing high-touch guidance on narrative voice, structural clarity and argumentative rigor
  • Identify and recruit guest essayists and new recurring voices who can contribute specialized expertise on technology, ethics and the future
  • Manage a team of writers to refine their perspectives, ensuring that every piece of commentary meets the highest standards of intellectual honesty and literary excellence
  • 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
  • Report to the Opinion Editorial Director.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in senior editorial roles at a major national publication
  • A proven track record of editing complex, ideas-driven journalism and high-profile writers
  • Exceptional ability to synthesize technical information into compelling, accessible narratives for a general audience
  • A deep interest in the intersection of technology and public policy, with an established network of thinkers and practitioners in the AI space
  • Experience managing large-scale editorial projects from conception through publication
  • Sophisticated understanding of the digital media landscape and a commitment to maintaining The Times's standards of editorial excellence

Skills

Required:Editorial leadershipStorytelling and long-form editingSynthesis of technical information for a general audience

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.
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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