Editor, Cannonball

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries.

It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for. The New York Times is looking for an experienced, imaginative editor to lead a culture show hosted by Wesley Morris as it strengthens its podcast video format.

This role is fundamentally about partnership: working closely with Wesley and the team to translate his critical voice, instincts, and curiosity into a show that feels as engaging on screen as it is intellectually sharp. The show can approach culture in a number of forms, from tightly argued critic's essays that are also personal, incisive, and deeply reported to looser, more conversational exchanges with fellow critics, artists, and cultural figures. The editor will play a key role in refining this format, ensuring that each episode feels cohesive, dynamic, and visually compelling while showcasing the distinct voice and authority that define Wesley's work.

You are both a rigorous editor and an active, generative collaborator — someone who can challenge, sharpen, and expand ideas in real time while maintaining a deep respect for the host's voice. You'll serve as a key sounding board, identifying what's most interesting, surprising, or resonant in a given topic and how best to build an episode around it. You'll also lead a multidisciplinary team through production.

You'll be responsible for shaping scripts, overseeing episode development, and managing the editorial process from pitch to final cut. This includes guiding producers and video editors, and helping translate complex cultural criticism into a format that thrives on screen. We're looking for someone with strong instincts, sharp taste, and the leadership skills to bring out the best in a team while pushing the show to evolve in ambitious and surprising ways.

This is an in-office position, based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.

Responsibilities

: Serve as an editorial partner to Wesley Morris, shaping episode ideas, refining arguments, and helping translate his voice and sensibility into a compelling video experience. Lead the editorial process from pitch through final cut, including story development, scripting, structural editing, and post-production feedback. Partner with Magazine and Shows leadership to iteratively develop and refine the show's format, ensuring it reaches its highest potential in structure, flow, and audience impact.

Develop and implement a video focused production workflow that supports storytelling, including scripting for visuals, integrating graphics and archival material, and optimizing pacing for on-screen audiences. Collaborate with producers, video editors, and Shows and Magazine leadership to ensure editorial clarity, creative ambition, and high production quality across every episode. Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team, setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.

Work with Magazine leadership to integrate the show into the Magazine's editorial plans, voice and design, helping the show grow into a recurring, high‑impact Magazine franchise Partner with audience, analytics, and platform teams to understand viewer and listener behavior and refine the show's format, distribution, and growth strategy.