News Editor
New York Focus is looking for an ambitious editor to expand our coverage of New York state politics and policy. You’ll work with reporters to break news and produce sharp accountability journalism, and you’ll oversee the newsroom’s coverage of the biggest events in the state’s political calendar. We’re looking for someone with exceptional news judgment and relentless curiosity, a skilled wordsmith who sweats the details and can streamline and elevate every story.
The Role
The news editor works with the editor-in-chief, managing editor, senior editor, and bureau chiefs to deliver on New York Focus’s mission of producing journalism that exposes how power works in our state.
In this role, you will:
- Serve as the lead editor for 2-3 reporters, helping them produce revelatory reporting and meet newsroom-wide and personal goals
- Edit stories by other staff and freelance reporters as needed
- Help plan and oversee the newsroom’s coverage of major news events, including elections and the annual legislative session
- Work with the production and audience teams to ensure that stories have maximum impact and reach
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- 7-10+ years in journalism, including experience managing a team
- Superb editing abilities and news judgment
- Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
- Significant experience in New York statewide or local journalism is a strong plus
- Candidates must be based in New York state
Compensation
$90,000 — $110,000 annual salary, based on experience.
About New York Focus
New York Focus covers New York state politics, with a focus on how decisions are made in Albany and how they impact ordinary New Yorkers. We are New York’s only statewide nonprofit newsroom, and we’re filling a critical gap as newspapers across the state are cut to the bone and major news organizations pivot away from local coverage.
Since we launched five years ago, our stories have spurred legislation, shaped regulation, and driven national news cycles. We’re currently a team of 18 full-time staff, and we’re growing. Our reporting exposes how power works and answers the question: Who runs New York?
To Apply
Apply using this form by August 21. You’ll be asked to upload your resume, three editing clips with a brief (one paragraph) explanation of your role in each, and an interest letter describing how you’d approach this position.
We are committed to an inclusive workspace, and we strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities. Consistent with federal, state, and local law, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.
Similar roles
Analytics Engineer
Linear·Worldwide
At Linear, we're building the product development system for teams and agents. AI is fundamentally changing how software gets built, and we’re shaping the tools this new era requires. Founded in 2019, Linear has become the platform of choice for more than 40,000 companies (including OpenAI, Coinbase, and Ramp) to plan, build, and ship their products. Today, our team is…
- Remote
- Full-time
Team Lead Data Products & Analytics (gn)
Bikeleasing·Worldwide
Deine Aufgaben Mit der Bikeleasing Gruppe gestalten wir die Zukunft moderner Mobilität und Arbeitswelten. Als führende Unternehmensgruppe für Arbeitgeber-Benefits und Mobilitätslösungen vereinen wir fünf spezialisierte Unternehmen unter einem Dach – von Multi-Benefit-Anbietern über Leasing- und Versicherungsdienstleister bis hin zu Händlern für refurbished Bikes. Wir wachsen profitabel und befinden uns auf einer spannenden technischen Transformationsreise. Als Team Lead Data Products &…
- On-site
- Full-time
Account Executive (gn)
Bikeleasing·Worldwide
Deine Aufgaben Die Bikeleasing Gruppe ist eines der führenden Unternehmen rund um Arbeitgeber-Mobilitätslösungen und Mitarbeiter-Benefits. Mit über 80.000 Unternehmenskunden gestalten wir moderne Arbeitswelten – effizient, digital und mit echtem Impact. Als Account Executive (gn), übernimmst Du eine zentrale Rolle im Neukundengeschäft und trägst direkt dazu bei, unser Wachstum im Großkundenvertrieb nachhaltig zu beschleunigen. Du arbeitest eng mit dem Sales-Development Team,…
- On-site
- Full-time
Senior FP&A Manager (m/f/d) - Remote
Xentral·Worldwide
Our mission is to help businesses smooth their processes with a single, powerful software solution. As a leading ERP provider for the DACH market, we believe that financial clarity is the backbone of a successful business—especially in the fast-paced world of B2B and E-commerce. In this role, you will play a key part in safeguarding our financial data, ensuring our…
- On-site
- Full-time
Interim (Senior) FP&A Manager (m/w/d) – Freelance-Projekt
Xentral·Worldwide
Xentral ist ein führender ERP-Anbieter für den DACH-Markt. Zur Überbrückung einer temporären Vakanz in unserem Finance-Team vergeben wir ein zeitlich befristetes FP&A-Projekt an eine:n selbstständige:n Auftragnehmer:in. ECKDATEN * Projektzeitraum: Mitte Juli 2026 bis 30. April 2027 (ca. 9,5 Monate) * Auslastung: ca. 3 - 5 Tage pro Woche * Leistungserbringung: remote, freie Zeiteinteilung; Abstimmungstermine nach Vereinbarung (virtuell) * Vertragsform: Dienstvertrag,…
- On-site
- Contract
Deal Desk
Linear·Worldwide
At Linear, we're building the product development system for teams and agents. AI is fundamentally changing how software gets built, and we’re shaping the tools this new era requires. Founded in 2019, Linear has become the platform of choice for more than 40,000 companies (including OpenAI, Coinbase, and Ramp) to plan, build, and ship their products. Today, our team is…
- Remote
- Full-time
Revenue Operations
Linear·Worldwide
At Linear, we're building the product development system for teams and agents. AI is fundamentally changing how software gets built, and we’re shaping the tools this new era requires. Founded in 2019, Linear has become the platform of choice for more than 40,000 companies (including OpenAI, Coinbase, and Ramp) to plan, build, and ship their products. Today, our team is…
- Remote
- Full-time
Senior Marketing Advisor
Baringa·Worldwide
<div class="content-intro"><h3><span style="color: rgb(0, 53, 142); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">About Baringa </span></h3> <p>Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. With over 2,000 people across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia,…
- On-site
- Full-time
