Part-Time Editorial Page Assistant (Letters & Social)

Storyful; New York; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Wellbeing program

Job summary

The New York Post is seeking a part-time Editorial Page Assistant to join our team. The role focuses on selecting, editing and laying out letters for the daily Letters to the Editor, and handling related administrative tasks in a hybrid setting.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in politically-oriented opinion writing, strong research, SEO and WordPress skills, and a collaborative, detail-focused work style. Onboarding freelance writers and coordinating with HR are key parts of the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years in politically-centered opinion writing or related work.
• Strong research and fact-checking skills.
• Ability to edit, lay out copy, and write headlines.
• Experience onboarding freelance writers.
• Proficiency with WordPress and online publishing.
• Good collaboration and time-management in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the letters inbox and select daily topics for the Letters to the Editor section.
• Edit and fact-check submissions; lay out copy and write headlines.
• Publish letters online and coordinate with editors on posting.
• Onboard freelance writers and coordinate approvals with HR and the opinion editor.
• Schedule editorial board meetings and coordinate visits with building security.
• Assist with social media posts.

Skills

Politically-centered opinion writing

Research & reporting

Social media management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

WordPress

SEO knowledge

Social media platforms

Job description

The New York Post is seeking a part-time Editorial Page Assistant to join our team. The role focuses on selecting, editing and laying out letters for the daily Letters to the Editor, and handling related administrative tasks in a hybrid setting.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in politically-oriented opinion writing, strong research, SEO and WordPress skills, and a collaborative, detail-focused work style. Onboarding freelance writers and coordinating with HR are key parts of the role.