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FOIA Editor

The New York Times· Editing
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Hybrid (New York, NY)$125k - $150kfull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

FOIA editor to oversee and guide The New York Times' strategy for using FOIA and other public records laws to obtain information from government and public entities. Serves as a hub for public records requests, advising journalists, developing story ideas, coordinating coverage, and working with Legal on litigation‑worthy information.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and refine FOIA requests in partnership with internal stakeholders for submission
  • Serve as a consultant for teams as they design public records requests to bolster their reporting, with a priority on integrating such requests early into the process of developing stories.
  • Propose and drive story ideas based on FOIA requests and coordinate coverage across multiple desks
  • Consult with desks to understand when and how to augment ongoing themes with FOIA requests
  • Advise journalists across the newsroom about the most effective approaches to obtain information through public records laws.
  • Develop and maintain training materials and deliver training about what information can be obtained through the federal Freedom of Information Act and similar state and local statutes.
  • Coordinate, track and help expedite public records requests by maintaining a centralized database of FOIA requests and appeals.
  • Partner with the Legal department in identifying efforts to seek public information that merit litigation support.
  • Represent the Newsroom in partnership with Legal on FOIA matters
  • Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and commitment to the mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.
  • You will report to the enterprise OR news research team.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years’ experience at a journalism or media company or other relevant organization.
  • Demonstrated success navigating and resolving legal issues related to public records laws.
  • A record of collaborating and partnering with colleagues to find innovative storytelling approaches through the use of public records and other legal strategies.

Skills

Required:Public records law expertiseStory development using public records

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 Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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