News Assistant Job at The New York Times in New York

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.

Job Description

The New York Times is seeking a news assistant to work on its Special Sections Desk, a team that produces about 100 various unique sections throughout the year. The ideal candidate will be an engaged and collegial team member with an interest in news. Flexibility and a desire to learn new skills are critical to success in this role.

Efficiency and strong organizational skills are a must, as the assistant will work closely with editors in coordinating and tracking the many steps involved in a particular section being produced from start to finish.

This job is based in New York.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and update the Special Section desk's editorial calendar in Airtable.
• Track articles as they move through the desk’s editing and approval process, and update with status and the names of the editors or writers associated with the work.
• Facilitate page approvals and closes in our layout system for every print Special Section, domestic and international. Meet daily with the Special Sections editor to review the status of current and upcoming projects.
• At a twice-daily desk meeting, one at 10 a.m. and one at 3:30 p.m., update the team on the status of current and upcoming sections.
• Create the agenda for a weekly Tuesday meeting with Special Sections desk heads and advertising teams. Take notes and follow up on scheduled and possible print Special Sections for both the domestic and international editions of the paper.
• Keep a Google drive folder updated with PDFs of completed print Special Sections.
• Track costs associated with freelancers in Airtable.
• Create calendars and various views in Airtable to assist editors/planners, as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of Times style or the ability to absorb and apply it quickly

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.A or B.S degree
• Familiarity with Airtable
• Production and page layout experience

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

The annual base pay salary for this role is between $65,000.00 and $65,000.00.

The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit