The New York Times
FOIA Editor
$125K–$150K
New York, NY · Full-time · Posted Oct 1, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years’ experience at a journalism or media company or other relevant organization.
About the job
Oversee newsroom strategy for using public records laws to obtain information and develop public-interest journalism.
What you'll do
- Develop and advise on public records requests, integrating them into reporting and story development.
- Generate and coordinate stories based on records requests, and train newsroom staff on public records laws.
- Track and expedite requests and appeals, and work with Legal on matters that may merit litigation support.
What they ask for
- Demonstrated success navigating and resolving legal issues related to public records laws.
- A record of collaborating with colleagues on innovative storytelling using public records and other legal strategies.
Nice to have
- Experience shaping a news organization's public records strategy; familiarity with local and state public records laws and practices.
- Deep familiarity with media law or a law degree; experience adapting to changing newsroom needs.
Pay
$124,979.94 — $150,000 USD annual base pay
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