Editorial Assistant

New York Times

This candidate 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 Opinion Audience team on deepening relationships with readers
• See the column(s) through all stages of the publishing process
• Some clerical duties

Basic Qualifications:

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