Features Editor

Summary

Join New York Magazine's award-winning team as a features editor. You will pitch and develop engaging stories for print and digital platforms, working with staff and freelance writers. A minimum of four years' experience editing feature stories and a strong network of writer relationships are required. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of general-interest news, investigative reporting, and digital media. This New York City-based position offers a full-time, benefits-eligible role with a competitive salary.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in journalism, particularly in editing long-form reported stories, essays, packages, and profiles
• A vision for ambitious storytelling
• Comfort with and a sense of urgency surrounding the fast pace of digital news
• A great ear for new voices
• Equally comfortable coaching a talented junior reporter on their first big feature as you are working with a seasoned literary writer
• Obsessively follow a wide range of cultural and news subjects
• Know how to translate those obsessions into new and original storytelling
• Attention to detail, news judgment, story packaging, and careful eye for accuracy
• A healthy sense of humor and a strong moral compass
• Minimum of four years’ experience editing feature stories
• A robust network of writer relationships

Responsibilities

• Pitch thought-provoking, engaging story ideas suited for both the print magazine and our six digital platforms
• Work flexibly on both long-lead and quick-turnaround original stories in a range of styles and forms
• Develop stories from the initial assignment to their finished iteration, both in print or online
• Work closely with staff writers to find and execute suitable assignments
• Cultivate relationships with freelance writers to bring in fresh voices and perspectives
• Contribute meaningfully to the magazine’s editorial direction
• Collaborate with art, design, and social media teams to find the best presentation of our stories for all audiences
• Work with our SEO team and site leaders to craft must-click headlines and digital copy
• Produce three to five new stories a month

Benefits

• This is a permanent, full-time position
• This job is benefits-eligible