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New York Times Puzzle Editor, Digital in New York, New York
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Job Description
The New York Times is looking for an experienced puzzle editor responsible for editing and promoting NYT puzzles.
You will report to the Editorial Director and are responsible for editing and creating and quality puzzles for New York Times Games. Duties may include working on the New York Times Crossword or a new beta game. This role is based in New York City.
Why should you apply?
This is an opportunity to help shape products that people love. New York Times Games is a unique brand, with a portfolio of hit games with millions of fans. Puzzle editors work on games collaboratively with teammates, but also end up as lead editors and creators for tentpole games such as Connections. In addition to working on puzzles, this role will allow you to work cross-functionally with product designers, engineers, marketers and social media experts.
Responsibilities :
Go through puzzle submissions and select puzzles for consideration.
Do an initial edit of at least two puzzles a week with little oversight.
Produce puzzles for digital and print publication.
Assist in editing puzzles for Puzzlemania, a special print edition.
Lead editor/creator for tentpole games such as Connections or Spelling Bee
Participate/be available for community engagement on games
Proactively anticipate solver reactions and incorporate that into editing
Provide regular feedback to the editor on what standards need to be discussed and updated.
Share point of view on controversial topics and flag potential issues and solutions early in the editing process
Collaborate with producers, other editors and tools squad to improve production and workflow
Work with community team to respond to reader feedback and questions
Mentor newer puzzle editors
Qualifications:
3+ years editing puzzles for publication.
An appreciation for word games and puzzles.
Basic experience with web production, and basic knowledge of web tools and interfaces.
Basic knowledge of journalism ethics and standards.
The annual base pay salary for this role is between $98,000.00 and $103,000.00.
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