Senior News Assistant

The New York Times

  • New York City, NY
  • $80,952-82,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
The 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. It's why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It's why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it's why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it's worth paying for.About the RoleOur Newsroom Development & Support team leads complex and ambitious projects that span the entire newsroom. We are looking for a Senior News Assistant to support this team across a range of logistical and operational responsibilities. You will also support editors with research and administrative assistance so that they can focus on leading and advancing newsroom initiatives.This is a hybrid position, based in New York City, and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance.Responsibilities:
  • Keep project home bases, training trackers, Library and databases organized and current.
  • Assist with research efforts related to NDS projects.
  • Keep internal NDS documentation updated in collaboration with NDS team members.
  • Assist NDS team members in the production of training materials.
  • Support training sessions and programs in coordination with the training leader.
  • Support onboarding logistics for new hires.
  • Assist NDS's newsroom support team as they guide newsroom members through digital processes, publishing tools, and related questions.
  • Demonstrate support and understanding of our
and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world. * You will report to the Deputy Director of Newsroom Operations.Basic Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with Google Workspace (Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides)
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines
  • Attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications:
  • B.A. or B.S. degree
  • A collaborative attitude and the desire to work in a team toward common goals
  • An eagerness to work on a team that values trust, transparency, collaboration and empathy as key workplace principles
  • A passion for learning about new tools and journalism formats
This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.The annual base pay salary for this role is between $80,952.15 and $82,000.00.REQ-018782The annual base pay range for this role is between:$80,952.15—$82,000 USDThe New York Times Company is committed to being the world's best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)'s Know Your Rights Poster is available .The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email reasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com. Emails sent for unrelated issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.For information about The New York Times' privacy practices for job applicants click .Please beware of fraudulent job postings. Scammers may post fraudulent job opportunities, and they may even make fraudulent employment offers. This is done by bad actors to collect personal information and money from victims. All legitimate job opportunities from The New York Times will be accessible through . The New York Times will not ask job applicants for financial information or for payment, and will not refer you to a third party to do so. You should never send money to anyone who suggests they can provide employment with The New York Times.If you see a fake or fraudulent job posting, or if you suspect you have received a fraudulent offer, you can report it to The New York Times at NYTapplicants@nytimes.com. You can also file a report with the or your .

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