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News Assistant

The New York Times · New York, NY

Posted 20 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
20 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 role at The New York Times involves supporting various newsroom functions by filling in for different positions as needed. Responsibilities include assisting editors with newsletters, managing social media accounts, proofreading content, and maintaining departmental documents. The position requires flexibility in scheduling, as it involves rotating through various tasks and working irregular hours, including nights and weekends.

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 of experience with Google Workspace
  • 1+ years of experience in a role requiring organizational skills
  • 1+ years of experience in a fast-paced environment that requires meeting deadlines
  • Strong grammar

Nice to have

  • Strong communication skills
  • A passion for learning about new tools and journalism formats
  • Versatile skills in writing
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, with an emphasis on InDesign

What you get

  • Variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
  • Company-matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid vacation

Worth weighing

  • In-office position with a requirement for regular attendance four days a week, with some potential for remote work
  • Schedule varies week to week, including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Role involves filling in for multiple positions, which may lead to a lack of consistency in responsibilities

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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