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Assistant Editor, Data Journalism

The New York Times· Editing
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Hybrid (New York, NY), Hybrid (Washington, DC)$150k - $175kfull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Experienced journalist with editing, management and data analysis skills to lead a group of data journalists and advise on analyses across the newsroom.

Responsibilities

  • Help to lead the Data Journalism team
  • Directly supervise several data reporters on the team
  • Shepherd, shape and stress-test the team's data analyses
  • Consult on data analyses conducted by reporters outside the Data Journalism team
  • Be comfortable working on an unpredictable mix of short, medium and long deadlines
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of data journalism experience
  • Proficiency working with data in Python and/or R, spreadsheets and relational databases

Skills

Required:Data analysisPythonSQL
Nice to have:R

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 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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