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Editor, The Interview

The New York Times· Audio
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Hybrid (New York, NY)$150k - $175kfull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Experienced editor to guide editorial selection, writing and structure of The Interview show, collaborating with the executive producer. Must be a versatile journalist who can shape interviews across a range of guests, manage a small production team, and adapt to breaking news while preserving the show’s longform, conversational identity.

Responsibilities

  • Edit episodes, with attention to pacing, framing, clarity, tone, structure and visual continuity and storytelling
  • Give final sign-off on episodes and social clips
  • Collaborate with the executive producer and hosts on setting editorial agenda and guest selection
  • Help guide the prep process with a team of producers to ensure episodes have clarity of thought and logical sequencing
  • Know how to guide a host during an interview when prepared script needs to be adapted
  • Set production schedules and drive production for a small team (booking, prepping, recording, editing, and mixing across same week)
  • Communicate notes and feedback to hosts and producers clearly and compassionately
  • Work closely with producers to help them do their best work on deadline
  • Anticipate challenges in episodes and proactively solve them
  • Respond to breaking news moments with urgency while maintaining show identity
  • Exercise calm under pressure and motivate the team
  • Be a true partner for the executive producer
  • May have input into staffing decisions and assess performance
  • Welcome feedback and integrate editorial notes quickly
  • Employ editorial judgment aligned with Times mission of independent journalism
  • Demonstrate support for and understanding of journalistic independence and mission to seek truth

Qualifications

  • At least 7 years experience in audio or video production, including several as an editor
  • Highly skilled at every aspect of editing
  • Experience working with and coaching hosts
  • Experience overseeing soup-to-nuts audio or video production
  • Experience navigating a newsroom environment and solid news judgment

Skills

Required:EditingHost collaborationNews judgment

Benefits

  • For roles in the U.S., eligible for variable pay (annual bonus and restricted stock)
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits; F.S.A.s; 401(k) with company match; employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs
  • Outside the U.S., benefits information provided during interview process
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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