Editorial Assistant, Opinion London, England
The New York Times
Full Time
London, England
35532 - 70800 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
The
mission
of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.Note for US based roles: Any offer of employment is contingent on providing proof of Covid-19 vaccination prior to your start date, subject to approved medical and/or religious exemptions, in accordance with applicable law.
Job Description
Editorial Assistant, Opinion
New York Times Opinion strives to expand the breadth and depth of its audience, while deepening the relationship with readers. The Editorial Assistant, Audience, will support the Opinion Audience team in this goal, while exemplifying the mission and values of The New York Times. The position will be based in the London office and will be expected to be available during evening hours and at least one weekend day. Candidates should maintain flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed. The job is fast-paced and suited to an energetic, organized and creative person who is passionate about journalism in all its forms.
Key responsibilities:
- Represent the diversity of voices of Times Opinion on all of our off-platform channels, including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
- Curate and recommend story lineups for Times Opinion’s homepage with oversight from an audience editor
- Exhibit excellent judgment and audience-sensitive framing
- A/B test headlines to help a piece reach its maximum audience. As part of this responsibility, may be required to write headlines as needed.
- Post stories and execute reader-driven projects in creative, impactful and engaging ways on social platforms
- Under the guidance of an editor, assist in the curation, production and editing of email newsletters
- Help optimize individual pieces for search
- Craft and pitch copy for push notifications and email alerts
- May be required to fill in for colleagues on the Opinion Audience team as needed
Our ideal candidate:
- Keen sense of, and interest in, the social media and search landscapes
- Experience working in a digital news media environment
- Superb and demonstrable research skills
- A devotion to the highest standards of accuracy, precision and verification
- Ability to change direction quickly as news requires
- Discretion in handling sensitive material
- Ability to meet deadlines in a high pressure environment
- Strong interest in global news and opinion
- Flexibility in schedule, including the ability to work nights and weekends
The New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.
The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws, and will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.
The New York Times
www.nytimes.com
New York, United States
Mark Thompson
$2 to $5 billion (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
Broadcast Media
1896
