Part-Time Executive Assistant to Senior Leader (Hybrid)

The New York Times Company; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

The New York Times Company is seeking a highly organized Part-Time Executive Assistant to support Wirecutter Leadership, manage calendars, travel, and budgets. This 20-hour per week role requires strong judgment and the ability to balance multiple priorities.

The position is based in New York with a hybrid schedule—three days in the office—and offers opportunities to contribute to high-level operational support for senior leaders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience providing Administrative and Operational support.
• 2+ years of experience supporting a senior executive.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Own and actively manage the executive's calendar, prioritizing competing requests and balancing internal meetings, client engagements, and strategic work.
• Coordinate business travel and create clear, simple itineraries.
• Prepare and submit expense reports accurately and on time.
• Create and maintain simple budgets for travel, conferences, on-sites, client entertainment, and team appreciation.
• Track spending, reconcile expenses, and flag variances or upcoming needs.
• Coordinate client engagement, entertainment, and appreciation activities, including trips, meals, events, and gifts.

Skills

Executive support

Administrative support

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The New York Times Company is seeking a highly organized Part-Time Executive Assistant to support Wirecutter Leadership, manage calendars, travel, and budgets. This 20-hour per week role requires strong judgment and the ability to balance multiple priorities.

The position is based in New York with a hybrid schedule—three days in the office—and offers opportunities to contribute to high-level operational support for senior leaders.