The New York Times
Editor, Cannonball
$145K–$160K
New York, NY · Full-time · Posted Sep 16, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in cultural coverage; 5+ years in audio and/or video production and editing. Preferred: 5+ years with weekly publishing and deadline-driven team management; 5+ years managing teams.
About the job
Lead the editorial development, production, and growth of the weekly culture show Cannonball, partnering with Wesley Morris and managing a multidisciplinary team.
What you'll do
- Shape episode ideas and arguments with Wesley Morris; book guests and guide conversations.
- Lead production from pitch through final cut, including scripting, editing, post-production, timelines, and team management.
- Develop the show’s formats and audience strategy in collaboration with Magazine, newsroom, audience, analytics, platform, Legal, and Standards teams.
What they ask for
- 5+ years editing or producing cultural coverage across criticism, reporting, and storytelling formats.
- 5+ years in audio and/or video production and editing, including end-to-end production of long-form conversational shows.
- Experience working with talent; familiarity with digital storytelling formats.
- Strong editing skills and commitment to journalistic independence, fairness, and accuracy.
Nice to have
- 5+ years with weekly publishing cadence and managing teams under deadline; 5+ years managing and developing teams.
- Familiarity with vertical video and social platforms, YouTube strategy, or Adobe Premiere.
Pay
$145,000 — $160,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Adobe Premiere, YouTube
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