Opinion Columnist Assistant

The New York Times

Washington, DC, United States
Base: $80,952.15 - $82,000 usd; bonus/equity: not ...
On-site
Administrative skills
Attention to detail
Ability to multi-task
The New York Times Opinion section is seeking an editorial assistant to support the Times columnist Thomas Friedman, requiring strong administrative skills and an interest in news

Job Summary

  • The New York Times Opinion section is seeking an editorial assistant to support the Times columnist Thomas Friedman, requiring strong administrative skills and an interest in news.
  • Responsibilities include managing calendars, booking travel, filing expenses, handling inquiries, keeping abreast of news, and verifying information accuracy.
  • The role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, with at least 1 year of journalism, research, fact-checking, or text editing experience strongly preferred.

Matching Summary

The New York Times Opinion section is seeking an editorial assistant to support the Times columnist Thomas Friedman, requiring strong administrative skills and an interest in news.

Salary

Base: $80,952.15 - $82,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, professional development

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Administrative skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Problem-solving under pressure
  • Discretion in handling sensitive material
  • Interest in current affairs

Nice-to-have

  • Collegiality and diplomacy
  • Devotion to accuracy and precision
  • Passion for news
  • Respect for journalistic independence

Key Requirements

  • At least 1 year of experience in journalism
  • Research and fact-checking experience
  • Text editing for published media
  • Flexibility to work weekends and evenings
  • Familiarity with Tom Friedman's work

Work Rights

Not specified

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