News Assistant, International Desk New New York, NY

The mission 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.

The New York Times Newsroom Operations team is looking for a news assistant to work on our International desk in a support role with varied tasks and responsibilities. You will be an engaged and collegial team member with an interest in news who is able to support reporters and editors across a range of logistical and operational responsibilities. Organization, flexibility and a desire to learn new skills are critical to success in this role.

While reporting is not among the responsibilities of this position, writing skills and a passion for International-related news and Times journalism are a must, as our news assistant may be called upon to help with reporting from time to time in limited amounts for no additional compensation. The amount of reporting and rewriting a News Assistant is permitted to perform without additional compensation shall result in the publication of no more than 1500 words in any given month, absent a bona fide news emergency.

This is an in-office position, based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office a minimum of four days each week.

Responsibilities:

• Internal document creation and maintenance, i.e. trackers, desk contact lists/whereabouts, airtables, Google production calendars, etc.
• Attend daily meetings and take notes that will then be shared with the department
• Ensure smooth communication between editors, reporters, photographers and freelancers
• Eagerly tackle new responsibilities as the need arises (i.e. assist with breaking news coverage)
• Proofread and fact-check audience-related tasks, i.e. SEO and URL verification
• Demonstrate support and understanding of our values of journalistic independence and exhibit a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world
• Handle large-scale printing and scanning of documents, scripts, and reports
• Assemble binders and packets of materials for meetings
• Occasionally run errands, including picking up supplies, as needed
• Coordinate the mailing, shipping, and delivery of sensitive documents and materials, domestically and internationally
• Screen and sort other mail, send out newspapers
• Help set up and break down team events
• This role reports to Assistant Manager, Newsroom Operations

Basic Qualifications:

• 1+ years experience with Google Workspace
• 1+ years experience in a role requiring operational skills
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Versatile skills in writing including strong grammar

Preferred Qualifications:

• A passion for learning about new tools and journalism formats
• Ability to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines

This position is represented by the News Guild of NY.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

Candidate Use of GenAI Tools:

We’re excited to learn more about you and your experience. To keep our hiring process as fair and authentic as possible, we ask that you submit your own work and not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process.

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