Opinion Columnist Assistant

The New York Times; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 81 000 - 82 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The New York Times is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support Time columnists Michelle Goldberg and Tressie McMillan Cottom. This in-office role in New York City requires sharp research, tight writing, and a disciplined approach to deadlines, with some flexibility for remote work per departmental guidance.

You will research, verify, and summarize draft pieces, post on social channels, and collaborate with the Opinion Audience team to deepen reader relationships, while upholding the newspaper’s

Qualificações

• 1+ year of journalism experience preferred
• Willingness to work weekends (2-3 hours) and evenings as column schedules demand
• Ability to work on deadline and verify information

Responsabilidades

• Keep abreast of the news in the areas of coverage and suggest ideas for columns
• Conduct research for the columnists
• Verify the accuracy of information in draft columns and write summaries as needed
• Post on various social platforms and collaborate with the Opinion Audience team
• Some clerical duties as needed
• Demonstrate support for journalistic independence and the mission to seek the truth

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 Opinion section is looking for an editorial assistant to support Times columnists Michelle Goldberg and Tressie McMillan Cottom. The is a great opportunity for someone who is organized, digitally savvy and has broad-ranging news interests, with a special curiosity about national, political and cultural affairs.

You should bring a sharp eye for detail, superb research skills, and an instinct for compelling writing and fresh arguments. You must be able to master unfamiliar subjects on deadline, handle sensitive reporting with discretion, navigate key social media platforms, and maintain the highest standards of accuracy and verification. A deep interest in opinion journalism, along with collegiality and diplomacy, is essential.

This is an in-office position, based in New York City and includes regular attendance in the office. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.

Responsibilities

You will perform functions that include, but are not limited to, the following:

Keep abreast of the news in the areas of coverage and suggest ideas for columns

Conduct research for the columnists

Verify the accuracy of the information contained in draft columns and occasional guest essays, and write summaries as necessary

Post on various social media platforms and collaborate with the Opinion Audience team on deepening relationships with readers

Some clerical duties, 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 tan Assistant Editor in Opinion

Basic Qualifications

At least 1 year of experience in journalism, conducting research and fact-checking and/or text editing for published media strongly preferred

Flexibility to occasionally work weekends (2-3 hours) and evenings as column schedules or news cycle determine

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Opinion's columnist roster and frequent contributors to the section

Familiarity with Times Style and the newspaper's standards and ethics guidelines

An appreciation for Opinion journalism and understanding of the broader media landscape

This position is represented by the NewsGuild 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.

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

The annual base pay range for this role is between:

$80,952.15 - $82,000 USD

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