Editor, NYT Wirecutter; Temporary
Listed on 2026-10-30
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Creative Arts/Media
Publishing & Editorial, Journalism, Content Writer / Copywriter
About the Role, Mission or Department Overview
Wirecutter is seeking a temporary editor to join our discovery team, a group of writers and editors dedicated to applying Wirecutter’s best-in-class approach to service journalism in formats outside of our classic product guide.
As a temporary editor, you’ll edit stories from staff writers on the discovery team and collaborate with cross-team partners on publishing.
We’re looking for an editor who can storytell powerfully, coach writers thoughtfully, hop on trends discerningly, and delight our readers each and every day. You should have experience working hands on with writers as both an editor and people manager.
This is a part-time role (15-20 hours per week). You will have the potential to work remotely.
ResponsibilitiesEdit and revise multiple articles and other content with different writers; manage deadlines and process; review writers’ supporting documents and notes; and work closely with experienced Wirecutter editors to ensure stories are up to the editorial standards we’ve established
Collaborate with and respond to queries from fact checkers, copy editors, and producers to prepare pieces for publication
Work with our photo editors to coordinate photography plans
Perform related work as assigned
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.
You will report to the Editorial Director.
- 5+ years of experience working at a media company with at least one year of experience working with and editing writers
Passion balanced by skepticism of marketing claims and unproven ideas
Experience writing or editing timely, short-form content, collaborating with an art director and/or photo editor to present content visually, and expressing complex ideas using visualizations such as charts, graphs, or infographics is advantageous as well
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.
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.
The hourly rate of base pay for this role is:
$42.66—$42.66 USD
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