Editorial Assistant, Opinion

2 weeks ago

New York, United States The New York Times Full time

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 Opinion section is looking for an editorial assistant to join us in supporting two columnists, Lydia Polgreen and Masha Gessen. This is a great opportunity for someone who is organized, digitally knowledgeable and has broad-ranging news interests, with a special curiosity about national and international affairs.

The editorial assistant must have a sense of fresh arguments and superb research skills; a devotion to the highest standards of accuracy and verification; the ability to dive into unfamiliar material on deadline; discernment in handling sensitive editorial material; familiarity with different social media platforms; and an interest in opinion journalism. Collegiality is necessary.

This is a hybrid position based in New York and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance.

**Responsibilities**:
- Remain current on 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- Post on social media platforms and collaborate with the Opinion Audience team on deepening relationships with readers- See the column(s) through all stages of the publishing process- Some clerical responsibilities- You will report to an Assistant Editor, Opinion.

Basic Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of experience in journalism conducting research and fact-checking and text editing for published media- 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.

The annual base pay salary for this role is between $79,364.85 and $80,000.00.

The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.

The New York Times Company follows the pay transparency and non-discrimination provisions outlined by the United States Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Click

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