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The New York Times

Night Editor, Politics

New York, NY · On-site

$124K - $135K/yr

The New York Times Politics desk is seeking a Senior Staff Editor to anchor our evening operation, editing news, features and live stories across our platforms. This essential role requires an ...

Chicago Public Media

Assistant News Editor

Chicago, IL

$77K - $85K/yr

THE OPPORTUNITY The night assistant news editor is responsible for running the Sun-Times' news coverage in the evenings. The editor will oversee the work of General Assignment reporters on the News ...

The Atlantic

Senior Editor

Washington, DC

$105K - $200K/yr

The editor, who can specialize in areas of politics, policy, or national security, will be ... This position will at times include night, early-morning, and weekend work. Other qualifications of ...

Chicago Public Media

Assistant News Editor

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$77K - $85K/yr

THE OPPORTUNITY The night assistant news editor is responsible for running the Sun-Times' news coverage in the evenings. The editor will oversee the work of General Assignment reporters on the News ...

Chicago Sun-Times

Assistant News Editor

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$77K - $85K/yr

THE OPPORTUNITY The night assistant news editor is responsible for running the Sun-Times' news coverage in the evenings. The editor will oversee the work of General Assignment reporters on the News ...

The Atlantic Monthly Group

Senior Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

$105K - $200K/yr

The editor, who can specialize in areas of politics, policy, or national security, will be ... This position will at times include night, early-morning, and weekend work. Other qualifications of ...

Vesync

Copy Editor

Tustin, CA

... every night. We're a young and energetic company, we've had tremendous success, and we are ... The Copy Editor is a key stakeholder in the Copy & Editorial team, not only providing edits and ...

Vesync

Copy Editor

Tustin, CA · On-site

... every night. We're a young and energetic company, we've had tremendous success, and we are ... The Copy Editor is a key stakeholder in the Copy & Editorial team, not only providing edits and ...

The Atlantic

Senior Editor

Washington, DC

$105K - $125K/yr

This position will at times include night, early-morning, and weekend work. Qualifications of the successful candidate include: * 10 years of editing experience * A stellar work ethic and exceptional ...

Vesync

Copy Editor

Tustin, CA

... every night. We're a young and energetic company, we've had tremendous success, and we are ... The Copy Editor is a key stakeholder in the Copy & Editorial team, not only providing edits and ...

The Atlantic Monthly Group

Senior Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

$105K - $125K/yr

This position will at times include night, early-morning, and weekend work. Qualifications of the successful candidate include: * 10 years of editing experience * A stellar work ethic and exceptional ...

The Atlantic

Senior Associate Editor

New York, NY

$85K - $100K/yr

This editor will be expected to quickly turn around essays from contributing writers and ... The role will at times include night, early-morning, and weekend work. . Role and Responsibilities:

The Atlantic

Senior Associate Editor

Washington, DC · On-site

$85K - $100K/yr

This editor will be expected to quickly turn around essays from contributing writers and ... The role will at times include night, early-morning, and weekend work. . Role and Responsibilities:

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How much do night editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for night editor in the United States is $31.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $39.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by Night Editors, and how can they be managed?

Night Editors often work with limited on-site staff and must handle tight deadlines, breaking news, or last-minute changes independently. Successfully managing these challenges involves being proactive, organized, and maintaining clear lines of communication with reporters, photographers, and day-shift editors—even when working remotely. Adapting quickly to unexpected news events and making editorial decisions without immediate supervision are essential parts of the role. Regular coordination with the broader editorial team during handover periods helps ensure continued accuracy and consistency across published content.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Night Editor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Night Editor, you need excellent news judgment, strong editing and proofreading skills, and a background in journalism or communications. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), digital publishing tools, and AP or relevant style guides is commonly required. Attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and effective communication are vital soft skills. These abilities ensure timely, accurate publication and smooth newsroom operations during overnight hours when supervision may be limited.

What is a Night Editor job?

A Night Editor is responsible for overseeing editorial content, proofreading, and managing newsroom operations during late hours. They ensure accuracy, clarity, and timeliness of news articles, often making critical editing decisions without direct supervision. Night Editors work in media organizations, including newspapers, online publications, and broadcast outlets, maintaining editorial standards while handling breaking news. Their role requires strong attention to detail, excellent editing skills, and the ability to work independently under tight deadlines.

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Night Editor, Politics

Night Editor, Politics

The New York Times

New York, NY

Other

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

The New York Times Politics desk is seeking a Senior Staff Editor to anchor our evening operation, editing news, features and live stories across our platforms. This essential role requires an essential quality: excellent news judgment.

You will edit a wide range of copy including major enterprise pieces and breaking news. You will launch reporters on breaking stories and start live blogs with speed and good judgement when the news rises. You'll handle first reads - comprehensive edits for structure, framing and balance - and second reads - close-in edits for grammar, spelling and New York Times style.

You are curious and passionate about meeting our audience needs. You are excited to collaborate with departments across the newsroom, experimenting with different storytelling formats to find the best ways to connect our journalism with audiences around the world. This is a collaborative desk; you must be able to navigate input from colleagues across the newsroom and develop superb relationships with the news desk, live, audience, video, photo and print teams, among other collaborators. 

You are currently expected to work weekdays, from afternoon through evening, and must be capable of stepping in at all stages of the editing process, from a story's conception through its publication. 

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

Responsibilities:

  • You will supervise and work with reporters on shaping stories and lifting copy.
  • You will drive coverage of breaking news stories, including live blogs
  • You will generate story ideas that demonstrate solid news judgment and knowledge of a subject area.
  • You will coordinate and maintain strong relationships and communication with colleagues on visuals, audience, news desk and more.
  • You will stay current on and willing to work with new story forms, visual formats and digital innovations in the newsroom
  • You will monitor sources for breaking news, coordinating with other editors on deployment decisions and launching reporters as needed.
  • You will edit a vast range of material from the reader's perspective for accuracy, grammar, comprehension and readability.
  • You will provide first and second edits for a variety of stories and topics across the desk
  • Demonstrate support and 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 a Politics Editor.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 5+ years editing experience at a journalism or media company
  • Experience working independently in high-pressure, deadline-driven newsrooms -- including coverage and workflow, as an editor
  • Writing/editing skills that demonstrate mastery of journalistic style and standards, including ethical and superb news judgment
  • Experience working independently and setting priorities when breaking news demands attention 
  • Proficiency in all aspects of digital production

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A willingness to be flexible as the newsroom's needs evolve
  • Experience covering American politics
  • Experience supervising reporters

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

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