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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.

The future of research that could cure disease as funding wanes. The resurgence of measles as the federal government reconsiders vaccines. The contours of nebula that are more than 1,000 light years away. No news organization covers health and science with the rigor and breadth of The New York Times. We are seeking an ambitious editor to oversee the desk that covers it all.

You also have a strong news metabolism and a record of breaking stories and producing competitive coverage, including analysis and investigations. You have a sense of curiosity about the world as well as a critical eye for whether studies and research pass muster. You are an adept manager who will build relationships and collaborate on coverage with desks across the newsroom, notably Washington, National and Well.

You will oversee a daily report across multiple formats : text, video, photo, graphics, audio and more. You will also be responsible for the culture of the desk, ensuring the success, morale, and development of its reporters and editors.

This position is based in our New York City headquarters. It is a full-time role that includes regular attendance in the office each week. It reports to Carolyn Ryan, managing editor.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multiformat report, including driving competitive news coverage and ambitious enterprise, and incorporating visual and other forms into the report
• Develop and uphold the culture of the Health and Science desk
• Collaborate with colleagues on desks across the newsroom
• 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
• Manage the desk, including setting desk goals and overseeing performance
• Represent the department at meetings to discuss the day’s news and enterprise targets

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

The annual base pay salary for this role is between $200,000.00 and $250,000.00.

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The annual base pay range for this role is between :

$200,000 - $250,000 USD

The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do 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 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here.

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.

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