Newsroom Editing Residency

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Early Career Opportunities
Todd Heisler/The New York Times
Todd Heisler/The New York Times
Newsroom Editing Residency
Behind the scenes, Times editors shape coverage and drive stories to help people understand the world. The Editing Residency is developing the next generation of editors.
Overview
The New York Times Editing Residency provides early-and mid-career editors with up to two years of extensive training and support in the newsroom.
Through this paid residency, the company aims to cultivate the next generation of editors. We welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and give our residents the tools and training they need to help shape journalism in the future — at The Times and elsewhere.
Our training will be focused on fundamentals: news judgment, style, tone and perspective. Resident editors will have the opportunity to work on Times journalism from desks across our newsroom.
Applications are now open through Sept. 8.
Some of Our Current Residents
Jenna Milliner-Waddell
Resident
Aidan Gardiner
Resident
Michelle Liu
Resident
Maydha Devarajan
Resident
Meet All the Residents
The decline of local investigative reporting means that there are fewer journalists to root out corruption, uncover injustice and expose wrongdoing in states and communities across the country. It’s our hope that this fellowship can play a small role in providing this much-needed accountability.
Carolyn Ryan
managing editor
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The New York Times Editing Residency?
This program, which began in 2021, provides up to two years of rigorous training and support for journalists who want to be leaders in the craft of editing.
How is this different from the Times Fellowship program?
Our one-year fellowship program offers opportunities for many types of journalists, including reporters, visual journalists and a few editors. Our longer-term editing residency is focused on developing the next generation of editors who can help drive coverage, generate ideas and, ultimately, shape news organizations.
Who is eligible for the Editing Residency?
Applicants should have at least two years of professional journalism experience, and no more than seven years of editing experience. Solid news judgment and an understanding of grammar and fact-checking are necessary. Professional editing experience is not required, but it is a plus. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
How long is the residency?
The Editing Residency is intended to last up to two years.
Is the Editing Residency paid?
Yes. Editors work full time, are paid and receive benefits. They are Guild-represented employees.
Will The Times recruit for the residency every year even though it is a two-year program?
Yes.
How many editors are in the program?
There are about six to eight residents in the program at any given time.
When will applications for the Editing Residency open?
Applications open every summer.
Who chooses the editors in the residency?
The program director and editors from around the newsroom collaborate to choose the class.
Do resident editors have a chance to be hired for staff positions?
There is no guarantee of full-time employment once the residency ends.
What kind of work do resident editors perform?
News editing is the cornerstone of the program, but the editors work on many types of journalism, including features and special projects.
Which offices do the editors work in?
Our editors work out of our New York headquarters on a hybrid basis, meaning that regular attendance is required per departmental guidance.
Does The Times provide housing for the editors?
No. Editors are responsible for their own housing.
What kind of experience should the editors expect?
The editors participate in rigorous training and speaker programs, and receive regular feedback. They also have mentors working with them throughout the program. Editors may be required to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
How does the Editing Residency relate to diversity initiatives at The Times?
Our goal is to recruit a class of residents from a wide range of backgrounds. Building a diverse staff and an inclusive workplace is essential to our mission.
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