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"I did not expect to see this on LinkedIn.
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Theater Critic
New York, NY · 3 days ago ·
Responses managed off LinkedIn
$125.0K/yr - $170K/yrHybridFull-time
About the job
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About The Role
The New York Times Culture desk aims to be the preeminent destination
for theater coverage. Through our reporting, criticism and service
journalism, we publish illuminating and memorable pieces that offer
trusted guidance to help people live fuller, more considered lives.
The Times is seeking a multifaceted critic with deep knowledge and
expertise, a discerning eye and a lively writing style who can enrich
readers' understanding and appreciation of theater. You should be able
to write reviews, newsy essays and appraisals of notable people that
speak to a national and global audience. We are looking for someone who
can make the world of theater accessible to general audiences while also
producing criticism that engages and delights experts and aficionados.
You will help readers learn about the most important shows on Broadway,
Off Broadway and across the country. And you will deepen their
understanding of the leading playwrights, performers, composers,
lyricists and directors who bring it to life.
You should be a dynamic, digital-first writer who understands the
national and global audience for theater criticism. You should be eager
to embrace new story forms with strong visual, audio and video
components. In addition to engaging with readers, you should be ready to
employ different platforms, and enjoy collaborating with a large team of
writers and editors across all disciplines and in other areas of the
department and newsroom.
This is a hybrid position, based in New York City and includes regular
attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance.
Responsibilities
• Regularly write reviews on deadline.
• Write critic's notebooks, appraisals and other features, some based on
the news and requiring a quick turnaround.
• Routinely use alternate story formats and multimedia as part of your
work and criticism.
• Participate in audio and video storytelling, such as joining in
podcasts and delivering criticism on camera.
• Write service-oriented pieces that draw on your critical insights.
• Travel to regional and international theater hubs as part of coverage.
• During awards season, take part in conversations and other live
coverage efforts as needed.
• 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 the Theater Editor.
Basic Qualifications
• 5+ years of journalism experience, including experience working as a
theater critic on deadline.
• Knowledge of contemporary theater, global traditions and theater
history.
• Demonstrated ability to cover everything from Broadway to regional
theater to shows and performances streaming online.
Preferred Qualifications
• A passion for the mission and values of The Times.
• A lively writing style.
This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.
REQ-018686
The annual base pay range for this role is between:
$124,979.94 - $170,000 USD
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