The New York Times
Senior Editor, Beauty & Personal Care, NYT Wirecutter
The New York Times - New York, New York, us, 10261
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Overview
The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It's why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It's why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it's why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it's worth paying for.
Job Description
About the Role
Wirecutter is looking for a senior editor to oversee our beauty and personal care team.
As Wirecutter's senior beauty editor, you'll expand our beauty and personal care coverage and setting our vision within the category. You'll manage a team of writers and editors to create best-in-class journalism that helps readers find the information they need.
You have a firm grasp of all categories of beauty and personal care-from skincare and makeup to grooming and haircare-and knowledge of the beauty landscape, from emerging brands and social media trends to cult-status standbys. You're a beauty expert who knows how to apply a skeptic's eye when reading marketing claims about a beauty product, and while you have a wide array of industry contacts and sources, you also understand the importance of journalistic standards and integrity. You understand that beauty can be an act of self-care as much as it can be a utilitarian effort, and you're passionate about cutting through the clutter to help people find the right products for their unique situations and thoughtful about making inclusive recommendations.
We ask that you have writing, editing, and management skills and subject-matter expertise. A successful person in this role will be comfortable creating an exciting coverage plan while managing a team and collaborating with colleagues across Wirecutter's newsroom. You have a solid network of beauty freelancers, publicists, and sources, and a keen instinct for what makes a good beauty story. You have health reporting experience and are comfortable reading and interpreting relevant medical journal articles. As a Wirecutter journalist, you'll also recognize the importance of considering those with different needs and diverse perspectives when writing or editing a guide or other piece of journalism.
You will report to the editorial director of lifestyle and will be based in our Long Island City office in New York.
Responsibilities: You will plan coverage for beauty, grooming, and personal care guides and projects over the course of the year With the editorial director, execute strategy for our coverage and manage a team of editors and writers in execution of guide creation, updates, and supplementary content. Assign projects to freelance and staff writers, and manage them on a per-project basis You will manage editors and writers as direct reports, set clear expectations, facilitate performance feedback, and support learning and development You will manage editorial process and serve as top or lead editor for guides, short-form journalism, and other projects that fall under your area of coverage Approve ideas from your team and use data to support pitches and to monitor performance Contribute original ideas to test planning, suggest creative reporting strategies, challenge writers' assumptions You will engage with our reader community through multiple channels, including social, comments, and through our community team You may be required to attend trade shows and product news events Perform related work as assigned Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Basic Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of professional editing experience and at least two years managing editors and/or writers You will write clearly and accessibly about topics for lay audiences, and edit with an eye to helping others do the same You have knowledge of the beauty beat and an extensive list of contacts within the industry Knowledge of SEO from an editorial perspective and understanding of how to use web analytics data to make editorial decisions Preferred Qualifications:
You have an effective organizational system and the ability to manage multiple projects at various stages in the publication process An inherent skepticism of marketing claims and a commitment to of reporting and accuracy Experience vetting and reporting on health and sustainability claims
Please include a cover letter and your rsum/CV. You can only upload one file in the "Rsum/CV" box, so please combine your application materials into a single PDF file.
The annual base pay range for this role is between $130,000.00 and $140,000.00.
Locations
Even with our office in New York City, Wirecutter remains a highly remote-friendly culture and is proud to employ incredible people across the country. Right now, we are eligible to hire in the following states: CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, ME, MA, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA.
#LI-Onsite
The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.
The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com.
Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
The Company will further
consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.
The New York Times Company follows the pay transparency and non-discrimination provisions outlined by the United States Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Click here for details.
Job Description
About the Role
Wirecutter is looking for a senior editor to oversee our beauty and personal care team.
As Wirecutter's senior beauty editor, you'll expand our beauty and personal care coverage and setting our vision within the category. You'll manage a team of writers and editors to create best-in-class journalism that helps readers find the information they need.
You have a firm grasp of all categories of beauty and personal care-from skincare and makeup to grooming and haircare-and knowledge of the beauty landscape, from emerging brands and social media trends to cult-status standbys. You're a beauty expert who knows how to apply a skeptic's eye when reading marketing claims about a beauty product, and while you have a wide array of industry contacts and sources, you also understand the importance of journalistic standards and integrity. You understand that beauty can be an act of self-care as much as it can be a utilitarian effort, and you're passionate about cutting through the clutter to help people find the right products for their unique situations and thoughtful about making inclusive recommendations.
We ask that you have writing, editing, and management skills and subject-matter expertise. A successful person in this role will be comfortable creating an exciting coverage plan while managing a team and collaborating with colleagues across Wirecutter's newsroom. You have a solid network of beauty freelancers, publicists, and sources, and a keen instinct for what makes a good beauty story. You have health reporting experience and are comfortable reading and interpreting relevant medical journal articles. As a Wirecutter journalist, you'll also recognize the importance of considering those with different needs and diverse perspectives when writing or editing a guide or other piece of journalism.
You will report to the editorial director of lifestyle and will be based in our Long Island City office in New York.
Responsibilities: You will plan coverage for beauty, grooming, and personal care guides and projects over the course of the year With the editorial director, execute strategy for our coverage and manage a team of editors and writers in execution of guide creation, updates, and supplementary content. Assign projects to freelance and staff writers, and manage them on a per-project basis You will manage editors and writers as direct reports, set clear expectations, facilitate performance feedback, and support learning and development You will manage editorial process and serve as top or lead editor for guides, short-form journalism, and other projects that fall under your area of coverage Approve ideas from your team and use data to support pitches and to monitor performance Contribute original ideas to test planning, suggest creative reporting strategies, challenge writers' assumptions You will engage with our reader community through multiple channels, including social, comments, and through our community team You may be required to attend trade shows and product news events Perform related work as assigned Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Basic Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years of professional editing experience and at least two years managing editors and/or writers You will write clearly and accessibly about topics for lay audiences, and edit with an eye to helping others do the same You have knowledge of the beauty beat and an extensive list of contacts within the industry Knowledge of SEO from an editorial perspective and understanding of how to use web analytics data to make editorial decisions Preferred Qualifications:
You have an effective organizational system and the ability to manage multiple projects at various stages in the publication process An inherent skepticism of marketing claims and a commitment to of reporting and accuracy Experience vetting and reporting on health and sustainability claims
Please include a cover letter and your rsum/CV. You can only upload one file in the "Rsum/CV" box, so please combine your application materials into a single PDF file.
The annual base pay range for this role is between $130,000.00 and $140,000.00.
Locations
Even with our office in New York City, Wirecutter remains a highly remote-friendly culture and is proud to employ incredible people across the country. Right now, we are eligible to hire in the following states: CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, ME, MA, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA.
#LI-Onsite
The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.
The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com.
Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
The Company will further
consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.
The New York Times Company follows the pay transparency and non-discrimination provisions outlined by the United States Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Click here for details.