Editor, TIME for Kids

Since 1995, TIME for Kids has delivered current events from TIME news bureaus around the world to millions of students in elementary and middle school classrooms across the U.S. TIME for Kids presents news and feature stories in a format that teaches young readers to become critical thinkers and informed citizens. As an educational publication, the mission of TIME for Kids is to help teachers engage students with the world around them and inspire kids to join the conversation about current events.

The job: 

TIME for Kids is seeking an editor to be involved in all aspects of creating content, from pitching, reporting, and writing stories to choosing photographs, working with designers, and editing other writers’ work in a deadline-driven environment. This person will help create current events magazines that are used in elementary and middle school classrooms, and will also contribute to ongoing and new special projects. 

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize and help develop the story lineup for TFK.
• Pitch and write compelling news and feature stories for kids.
• Assign and edit compelling news and feature stories for kids.
• Adapt TIME stories so that the reading level is appropriate for younger readers.
• Manage and mentor TFK Kid Reporters by assigning and editing their stories.
• Contribute to ongoing and new special projects as needed.
• Promote and abide by our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. 

Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of experience writing and editing as a journalist. Experience writing and editing for students is preferred, but not required.
• A Bachelor’s or master’s degree in journalism, education, or a related field.
• An awareness of education and the role of informational text in the classroom. 
• Experience using Adobe InCopy, WordPress, and G Suite. Brand social-media management, particularly in Sprinklr, is a plus.  

You are:

• Collaborative: You have a flexible, open approach to work. You thrive in a dynamic environment where you share ideas with others. You are a team player accustomed to working under pressure.
• Passionate: You care deeply about journalism and education. You have an understanding of the challenges facing teachers and students. You obsess about the news and you love language—and you want to share that passion so that students become discerning readers, engaged citizens, and lifelong learners.
• Proven: You are a talented, detail-oriented writer/editor with a successful track record in publishing. 
• Resourceful: You are accustomed to working hard, pitching in to help others, taking a task from start to finish, and finding innovative solutions to problems. You are digital-savvy, organized, efficient, and deadline driven.
• Enthusiastic: You are excited by innovation, positive-change and collaboration. 

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of New York.

Location:

This is a hybrid role. Eligible candidates for the role must be within a commutable distance of TIME’s New York City office upon hire and may be expected to be physically present as needed (typically 3 days/week). 

More About TIME: 

Total Rewards: 

At TIME we believe our people are our greatest resource and taking care of our people is of the utmost importance. For that reason we offer competitive compensation and a full slate of benefits that start on your first day:

• Medical, vision, dental insurance 
• Over 4 weeks of paid time off, in addition to paid company holidays (plus a culture that supports and encourages time to actually be taken!) 
• 401k with a generous company match 
• 12+ weeks paid parental leave
• Mentorship and community engagement experiences, including Employee Resource Groups 
• Free digital and print subscription to TIME Magazine and TIME.com
• The salary for this position is $80,000. 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: 

TIME is an equal opportunity employer. Our people drive the culture. Our culture drives the mission. Our mission drives the business. Our business impacts the world. An inclusive and diverse team not only makes our content and our products better, but our workplace stronger. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are top priorities in our recruiting and hiring, and our culture.