Editorial Assistant, Special Projects

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Job Description

The New York Times Opinion section is seeking an editorial assistant focused on project management duties. The job is ever-changing, but the primary duties involve research, fact-checking and collaborating across teams on ambitious enterprise projects. Duties will depend on the daily needs of the department and may also include administrative tasks. This is a position based at our New York headquarters. It will report to the Special Projects Editor for Opinion.

The ideal candidate will be open to diverse points of view; have a sharp eye for detail; a strong sense of fresh arguments and good writing; superb research skills; a devotion to the highest standards of accuracy, precision and verification; the ability to meet tight deadlines; discretion in handling sensitive editorial material; and a strong interest in opinion journalism. Collegiality and diplomacy are essential.

Responsibilities

Basic Requirements:

Preferred Requirements:

The annual base pay for this role is between $77,808.68 and $78,000.00.

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