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News Assistant, International Desk

The New York Times · New York, NY

Posted about a month ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
30 days
The New York Times's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of The New York Times's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at The New York Times
high
104 stale, 0 reposted of 168 open
Hiring momentum
243 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from The New York Times's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for The New York Times.

About this role

The News Assistant for the International Desk at The New York Times will support reporters and editors with various logistical and operational tasks. Daily responsibilities include document creation, note-taking during meetings, facilitating communication among team members, proofreading, and assisting with events. The role requires strong organizational skills and a willingness to learn, with some opportunities for limited reporting.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
3/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of The New York Times as an employer.

What you need

  • 1+ years experience with Google Workspace
  • 1+ years experience in a role requiring operational skills
  • Experience in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem solving skills
  • Versatile skills in writing including strong grammar

Nice to have

  • Excellent communication skills
  • A passion for learning about new tools and journalism formats
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize to meet deadlines
  • Attention to detail

What you get

  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
  • Company-matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick days

Worth weighing

  • In-office position with a minimum of four days attendance required
  • Limited reporting opportunities without additional compensation
  • Role may involve running errands and handling sensitive documents
  • Position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY

Summarised from The New York Times's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by The New York Times on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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