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Deputy Editor, Well

The New York Times· Editing
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New York, NY$190k - $210kfull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Deputy Editor to oversee editorial operations for The Well desk at The New York Times, including day-to-day scheduling, long-term planning, and managing editors and reporters. Serves as desk deputy and can run all aspects of the desk as a proxy for the Editor of Well when necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of the editorial workflow, including story presentation and promotion. Monitor the status of articles, photography, video and design, as well as display and social copy and any multimedia elements.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between Well's desk head and the Well Visuals Team.
  • In partnership with the desk head, lead and shape coverage for the desk; make publishing decisions and take ownership of what is published; set the editorial calendar, make sure that all editorial content is on track, and make adjustments when necessary.
  • In partnership with the desk head, support team development, culture and morale; accountable for success and development of direct reports and their respective teams.
  • In partnership with the desk head, shape and drive desk strategy; identify opportunities for innovation and collaboration.
  • Help the desk head to set audience goals and drive the team toward success. Collaborate closely with the desk audience editor.
  • Serve as a hiring manager and ensure that hiring decisions follow fair and equitable practices.
  • Manage a team of editors and reporters.
  • Run the desk's public representation and communications within the greater news organization, with a particular emphasis on helping us play in the big stories of the day. Clearly communicate the desk's plans to other desks and stakeholders.
  • Lead the effort in defining editorial franchises and lanes of coverage.
  • Work closely with Well's operations manager on budget, payroll, freelance contracts and vacation scheduling.
  • 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

  • 10+ years of experience as an editor, ideally with experience across many forms of storytelling, from news to investigations, features and visual projects.
  • Experience with framing and elevating stories for the broadest possible audience.
  • Experience with brainstorming ideas and coaching reporters, editors and the visual team so they produce their best work.
  • Proven experience directly managing editors and reporters in a high-speed news environment.
  • Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills and an eagerness to coach and support colleagues.
  • A passion for innovative storytelling and a desire to deploy new formats.
  • Superior organizational skills.
  • A collaborative, enthusiastic team spirit and a desire to ask deep, tough questions about health and wellness.

Skills

Required:Editorial leadershipStory framing and audience carePerformance managementCoaching and mentoringCommunication

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 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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