The New York Times · 1 day ago
News Assistant
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$68K/yr - $68K/yr
1+ years expThe New York Times is a leading source of independent journalism, and they are seeking a news assistant to work in a floater role throughout the newsroom. This position involves assisting editors, managing content, and ensuring the smooth operation of the assigned desk.
Digital MediaJournalismNews
Responsibilities
Assist editors in producing multiple newsletters and other online content
Handle layout of some parts of our print newspaper
Maintain department documents, including listservs that contain reliable information of reporter locations
Proofread and fact-check and audience-related tasks, i.e. SEO and URL verification
For publication in listings, review and confirm background facts for events submitted to The Times, seek out appropriate upcoming events, select events and edit content for space requirements
Determine accuracy of data, correcting apparent errors and calling attention to news developments the material may disclose
Manage desk social media accounts at the direction of editors
Write and reword caption information attached to incoming pictures or other material submitted by photographers so that editors can write captions for publication
Gather, prepare and archive content, including tables, listings, captions, summaries, photos, graphics and other content elements, reformatting assigned content for immediate publication in all media
Screen and sort mail, send out newspapers, answer telephone calls and manage other incoming information for the assigned department
Ensure the smooth administrative operation of the assigned desk by performing a variety of tasks under the supervision of desk editors and the operations manager, including:
Maintain varied departmental files and personnel and other office records including work and vacation schedules, timebanks, whereabouts lists and payroll records
Assist editors and operations managers with processing of freelance and staff payments
Learn and use evolving administrative tools and working with editors and operations managers to help create and apply newsroom policies on the assigned 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
Qualification
Required
1+ years of experience with Google Workspace
Experience in a role requiring organizational skills
Experience in a fast-paced environment that requires meeting deadlines
Strong grammar
Flexibility to work varying schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
Cooperative with schedule changes and responsive to calls/emails from Newsroom Operations managers
Demonstrate support and understanding of journalistic independence and commitment to the mission of The New York Times
Preferred
Strong communication skills
A passion for learning about new tools and journalism formats
Versatile skills in writing
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, with an emphasis on InDesign
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
A company-matching 401(k) plan
Paid vacation
Paid sick days
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development programs
Company
The New York Times
The New York Times is powered by the idea that independent, deeply reported journalism fuels a healthy and engaged society.
1001-5000 employees
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