The New York Times is looking for a night editor for the Washington Bureau. You will manage the news report during the evening, coordinating with the bureau's leadership and the subject matter and live editors to assure that the digital report is energetic, competitive, authoritative and creative across all platforms during a period that can be among the busiest and most unpredictable of the day. The job requires monitoring and anticipating news developments, making assignments, handling first and second reads, serving as the primary liaison with New York, coordinating with the live team and the newsrooms in Seoul and London and supervising other editors on duty.

This is an in-office position, based in Washington, D.C. and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance. Responsibilities: You will be aware of running news stories across multiple topics, work with reporters to stay abreast of developments, monitor wires and social media and help plan for newsy events, all with an eye to producing a vibrant and competitive digital report. You will make news judgments under intense pressure and consult widely with colleagues in Washington and around the newsroom. You will handle first and second reads on both news and enterprise stories. You will manage copy flow and set priorities. You will oversee senior staff editors and work closely with the live editors during the evening. You will assist the S&O deputy and others with scheduling. You will demonstrate an understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world. You will report to the Washington Bureau Chief. Basic Qualifications: 10+ years' experience at a journalism or media company or other relevant organization Editing skills that demonstrate mastery of journalistic style and standards, including ethical standards. Proven news judgment. Previous experience managing and editing reporters. Previous experience juggling multiple storylines with rigor and judgment Experience with coverage of some combination of government, policy and politics. Openness to and comfort with new story forms and live coverage. A commitment to independent journalism. Preferred Qualifications:

A strong understanding of Times style and standards A willingness to collaborate and the ability to partner with colleagues across The New York Times newsroom. Demonstrated ability to drive coverage across multiple topics

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