Job Description

THE CITY ( is seeking an experienced, ambitious newsroom leader to manage the day-to-day newsroom agenda, drive our accountability reporting and uphold our excellence and standards. In partnership with the Editor in Chief, the Executive Editor sets THE CITY's editorial vision and ensures that we fulfill our mission to serve the people of New York.

The Organization

THE CITY ( is New York City's award-winning nonprofit, nonpartisan local news organization. Working across all five boroughs, our stellar journalists bring diverse skills and backgrounds to the task of covering New York's neighborhoods, holding the powerful to account and making sense of the greatest city in the world.

THE CITY's investigative reporting has resulted in criminal indictments, political resignations and ethics inquiries. It has inspired new laws, influenced budget choices and reversed injustices. THE CITY's explanatory journalism has helped hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers to vote, keep their apartments warm, stay safe in dangerous weather and access public assistance.

The Position

The Executive Editor is a strategic partner to the Editor in Chief and is empowered to make critical day-to-day decisions. They are a key architect of THE CITY's journalistic vision, culture and impact. 

They will manage a team of award-winning reporters covering city politics and government, criminal justice, housing and development, transit, economics and other topics, as well as our stellar data and interactive journalism. Additionally, the Executive Editor will be a final read on complex investigations and high-stakes reporting, ensuring accuracy and fairness while driving impact and reach. They may represent THE CITY externally and speak and act on the organization's behalf.

The Executive Editor should be a seasoned newsroom leader with impeccable judgment, a collaborative leadership style and a passion for local accountability journalism. They should bring a track record of managing teams, developing talent and steering ambitious work while keeping daily production moving smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 4-6 ambitious reporters, from veterans to interns, to produce the best work of their careers and publish journalism that has clear impact and demonstrably improves New Yorkers' lives.
• Top read articles and sign off on publication on everything from breaking news stories to in-depth investigations.
• Collaborate with the Editor in Chief and Managing Editor to set the editorial agenda and allocate editorial resources, ensuring that we fulfill our mission to serve New York wisely.
• Be the guardian of our standards and values, from copy style and legal review to sourcing and newsroom culture.
• Represent THE CITY across the five boroughs and within the industry, forging partnerships with other organizations.
• Mentor other editors and newsroom staff.
• Drive newsroom innovation and growth to help THE CITY become more ambitious, launch new products, reach larger audiences and have more impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of newsroom experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or senior manager role.
• Strong news judgment and deep familiarity with New York City communities, government, public systems and private enterprise.
• Proven success managing editors and reporters, guiding complex stories and delivering high-impact journalism.
• Excellent line-editing and organizational skills with a sharp eye for detail.
• Strong communication, collaboration and organizational skills.

Compensation and Benefits

• $170,000 - $200,000, depending on experience
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage.
• Twenty days PTO, holidays, sick and parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative, mission-driven newsroom environment.

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