Part-Time Editorial Page Assistant: Letters, SEO & Social

New York Post; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The New York Post is seeking a part-time Editorial Page Assistant (24 hours per week; 3 shifts per week) to join our team. In collaboration with another part-time team member, this individual will be responsible for selecting, editing and laying out letters for The Post’s daily Letters to the Editor section as well as handling other administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include managing the letters inbox, editing and fact-checking submissions, laying out copy, choosing art, writing headlines

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in politically-centered opinion writing or related work.
• Proven research-reporting skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the letters inbox and identify topics for daily letters.
• Edit and fact-check submissions, lay out copy, select art, and publish online.
• Onboard new freelance opinion writers and coordinate payroll submissions.
• Schedule editorial board meetings and coordinate with building security.
• Assist with social media posts.

Skills

Political writing

Editing

Fact-checking

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Social media management

SEO knowledge

WordPress familiarity

Tools

WordPress

Job description

The New York Post is seeking a part-time Editorial Page Assistant (24 hours per week; 3 shifts per week) to join our team. In collaboration with another part-time team member, this individual will be responsible for selecting, editing and laying out letters for The Post’s daily Letters to the Editor section as well as handling other administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include managing the letters inbox, editing and fact-checking submissions, laying out copy, choosing art, writing headlines