The mission (https://www.nytco.com/company/mission-and-values/) 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. About the Role Wirecutter is seeking a Senior Editor to oversee our sleep team, which covers mattresses and sleep-related products ranging from pillows to sunrise alarm clocks to sleep trackers. As Wirecutter's Senior Sleep Editor, you'll expand our sleep coverage and set our vision within the category. You'll manage a team of writers and editors to craft journalism that helps readers find the information they need. You should ideally have experience in both product and health journalism, as much of our sleep coverage is in areas where those two topics intersect. Experience specifically in the world of mattresses or sleep products is valuable, but a candidate with a passion for personal health and a strong reporting and editing background could also be successful. You know how to apply a skeptic's eye to marketing claims, and while you have a wide array of industry contacts and sources, you also understand the importance of journalistic standards and integrity. 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 Home. This is a hybrid role based out of our Long Island City office in New York City. Responsibilities + Plan coverage for sleep guides and projects over the course of the year + With the editorial director, execute strategy for our coverage and manage a team of editors, writers, and freelancers + Manage editors and writers as direct reports, set clear expectations, facilitate performance feedback, and support learning and development + 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 and ambitious ideas to test planning, suggest creative reporting strategies, challenge writers' assumptions + Collaborate with our creative team and audience teams to develop compelling new visuals and formats + Interact with our reader community through multiple channels, including social, comments, and through our community team + Attend trade shows and product news events + Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence (https://www.nytco.com/company/mission-and-values/) and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world. Basic Qualifications: + Minimum 5 years of professional editing experience + At least two years managing editors and/or writers + At least two years experience vetting and reporting on health and sustainability claims + At least two years experience working with SEO from an editorial perspective and understanding of how to use web analytics data to make editorial decisions Preferred Qualifications: + At least two years experience managing multiple projects at various stages in the publication process + At least two years experience writing about health topics for lay audiences, and editing with an eye to helping others do the same #LI-Hybrid REQ-018474 The annual base pay range for this role is between: $130,000 — $140,000 USD The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. 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