Opinion Columnist Assistant

New York, NYfull timeOn Site

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$81k–$82k

H1B: yes

The New York Times Opinion Columnist Assistant supporting Times columnists with research, fact-checking, and social media. Manage editorial tasks and maintain high standards of accuracy.

Responsibilities

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 the Opinion Audience team on deepening relationships with readers
Some clerical duties, as needed
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world

Qualification

Additional Compensation and BenefitsFor roles in the UFor roles outside of the U

Required

At least 1 year of experience in journalism, conducting research and fact-checking and/or text editing for published media strongly preferred
Flexibility to occasionally work weekends (2-3 hours) and evenings as column schedules or news cycle determine

Preferred

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.
Additional Compensation and Benefits:
For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.
The annual base pay range for this role is between:

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
Equity/RSU
Annual Bonus
Tuition
Parental Leave

Company

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