Arts & Entertainment Editor

The Times Union is seeking an Arts & Entertainment Editor to oversee coverage in the core counties of the Capital Region as well as adjacent areas including the Berkshires and Catskill regions. We’re looking for someone who can stay on top of the upcoming events that matter — from arena acts to garage rock, MASS MoCA to scrappy neighborhood galleries, major novelists to underground comix — while keeping readers abreast of news from the cultural institutions, trends and personalities.

What you’ll do: Coordinate breaking news as well as brainstorming and nurturing longer-lead coverage; assign and edit stories from full-time staff reporters and a platoon of freelancers; and work with a talented digital team to make sure our cultural coverage is the best possible web product. You’ll be a main point of contact for major and minor creatives in the region and a gatekeeper to those lobbying for coverage.

In addition to handling daily developments on the cultural scene, the editor is responsible for content in two weekly print sections as well as special publications throughout the year.

We’re looking for a multi-platform journalist who’s a good communicator up and down the org chart and across the newsroom, and a candidate who understands the potential of cultural and “go-and-do” journalism to provide utility for all readers and draw in new audiences.

Who we are: The Times Union is an award-winning newspaper in upstate New York. While based in the Capital Region, we also cover the Hudson Valley and the Adirondacks region. We have a collegial, supportive newsroom. We're open to candidates no matter their race, color, gender, sexual preferences, or age.

Our Benefits: 

At Hearst Newspapers we not only support our employees through personal and professional development, but we also believe in promoting each individual’s physical, financial and emotional well-being (and that of their family).  Our industry-leading benefits include:

• Physical Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
• Invest for the Future: Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with ample time off, including holidays and vacation.
• Paid Parental Leave: Support for growing families, with paid leave for new parents.
• Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement: Financial support for the care of your loved ones.
• Emotional Wellbeing: Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits.
• LGBTQ+ & Inclusive Health Services: Inclusive healthcare designed for every individual’s unique needs.
• Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support: Helping you along every step of your family journey.
• Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits: We care about your pets, too – helping you keep them happy and healthy.
• And more, click here for additional benefits and details. 

The base salary for this role is between $63,000 - $73,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.