Thenewyorktimes
Editor, Talent Development
Salary
Job description
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.
New York Times Cooking is looking for a strategic, dynamic and discerning editor to lead our talent strategy. You'll be one of the primary architects of our growing talent network in an interdisciplinary role that sits at the intersection of video production, culinary development and audience strategy work. Your focus will be expanding and programming our roster of exceptional talent, who appear on our platforms and social channels, and increasingly in Cooking content on their own channels. You'll identify and engage with strong recipe creators who are skilled at cooking on camera and connecting with an audience, managing scouting, outreach, creative development and the relationships over time.
The ideal candidate is an electric and innovative strategic thinker with big ideas and a desire to experiment. You have the presence to represent Cooking in conversations externally and the confidence to develop and advocate for strategy internally. Expertise on the food landscape and YouTube, Instagram and TikTok are essential to success in this role, as is a knack for identifying the best and most unique voices.
This is an in-office position, based in New York City, and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.
Responsibilities:
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Work with Cooking leadership to articulate and advance strategy with a focus on talent
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Scout and recruit, proactively identifying unique culinary voices. Initiate high-level outreach, determine deliverables and serve as a primary point of contact, building relationships over time
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Play a leading role in recipe planning, production and promotion, ensuring that we arrive at dynamic lineups and produce video and recipes that engage audiences at the level of quality associated with the Cooking brand
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Be an expert on the competitive landscape: Keep a constant pulse on culture, trends and emerging formats and platforms.
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Work with our audience and data insights teams to analyze performance and continually refine our strategy
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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.
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This role reports to the NYT Cooking Director of Video.
Basic Qualifications:
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7+ years of experience working with talent in editorial strategy or video production, specifically within the food or lifestyle media space
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Strong editorial judgment; you have an instinct for which creators and recipes will engage an audience, and help us broaden the range of voices we feature
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Expertise analyzing Youtube, Instagram and TikTok data, audience responses and other metrics to inform content strategy
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Functional culinary knowledge; you are comfortable discussing recipe mechanics, testing processes and food quality with professional recipe developers and editors
Preferred Qualifications:
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Manage business deliverables without losing sight of creative goals
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Superb communication and organizational skills
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Curiosity and an energetic approach to finding talent and building relationships
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A passion for food, cooking and the mission of The New York Times
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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, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.
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