The New York Times
Conflict Operations Editor
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Conflict Operations Editor – The New York Times
About the Role
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.
This is a dedicated newsroom role for a veteran journalist who has demonstrated sharp judgment and leadership in security-sensitive assignments. You will help guide our most ambitious and complicated newsgathering efforts, in close partnership with our security team.
Description
You will work closely with the International Editor and the desk’s top leaders to navigate the challenges of reporting in conflict zones and other difficult environments, ensuring the safety and security of our staff is a top priority. You will direct correspondents in the field, serve as a partner to their editors, and coordinate with our security advisers and newsroom leadership.
You will assess risk, make tough calls, and build systems to support journalists in an era of prolonged and changing war.
Position Details
- Prefers to be based in London (in-office role: regular attendance with 4 days per week)
- May include flexibility to work remotely per departmental guidance
- Direct deployment internationally when required by news events
Responsibilities
1. Build and Guide Newsgathering Operations
Collaborate with senior editors and security experts to make mission-critical calls on assignments. Assess editorial necessity vs. safety risks to keep field teams protected.
2. Leadership Briefings
- Provide daily situation and staffing updates to newsroom editors and leadership
- Investigate security incidents, identify vulnerabilities, and implement corrective measures
3. Establish Conflict Bureaus
- Deploy rapidly to establish or scale wartime bureaus
- Work with senior leadership to secure and vet critical local infrastructure
- Ensure on-the-ground presence supports safety and exceptional journalism
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4. Business Continuity
- Lead disaster recovery, evacuation planning, and crisis management in partnership with our business continuity team
5. Operational Security
Work closely with security teams to ensure journalists have:
- Proper training and equipment
- Adherence to protocol standards
6. Freelancer & Evacuee Support
Coordinate outside-the-Company support for:
- Freelancers operating in conflict zones
- Times journalists evacuated or relocated due to conflict
7. Digital Security
Partner with our information security team to protect:
- Data, devices, and sources of journalists in sensitive environments
8. Journalistic Values
Demonstrate unwavering commitment to:
- Journalistic independence
- Mission-driven truth-seeking
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
- Experience working with journalists in non-permissive (conflict) zones
- Senior-level operational and crisis management skills
- Exceptional news judgment and editorial judgment
- Strong communication (must brief and advise leadership obviously and clearly)
- Proven ability to collaborate across stakeholders and departments
Preferred Assets:
- Veteran of security-sensitive news assignments (as freelancer/fixer, remote correspondent, or embedded editor)
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-cultural/local teams (fixers, drivers, interpreters)
- Track record of organizational and process improvements for at-risk teams
- Willingness to deploy internationally at short notice
- Hands-on experience with internal/external safety protocols
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Benefits
U.S. Candidates
Potential variable pay (annual bonus + restricted stock + medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.), 401(k) matching, paid time off, paternity/maternity, tuition reimbursement, professional development programs).
Non-U.S. Roles
Benefits details provided during the interview process.
About Our Workplace
The New York Times is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all ranks. We celebrate a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds to produce world-class journalism.
We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer. Inventory protected by law includes, but isn’t limited to:
- Age
- Race/color/religion
- Sex/sexual orientation (gender identity/expression)
- Disability
- Military status
- Race/political affiliation
- Pregnancy
- Vaping status
- Genetic factors
EEOC: Our full poster is linked here. Accommodations for applicants? Email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com
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