The New York Times
Executive Assistant, Newsroom - Masthead
$75K–$90K
New York, NY · Full-time · Posted Oct 5, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years, or equivalent professional experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of professional experience (preferred).
About the job
Provides executive and operational support to two newsroom masthead editors, managing scheduling, priorities, communications, travel, expenses and coordination across teams.
What you'll do
- Manage complex calendars, prepare agendas and briefing materials, and track priorities and follow-through.
- Draft correspondence, process expenses, and coordinate domestic and international travel.
- Liaise with newsroom leaders and external partners; provide on-site support 4–5 days per week.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of administrative or executive support experience in complex, fast-paced organizations (or equivalent professional experience).
- Professionalism, discretion and judgment handling sensitive matters.
- Strong organizational, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; ability to build stakeholder relationships and take initiative.
- Interest in journalism and media; proficiency in Google Suite workspaces.
Nice to have
- Experience in a complex news or media organization.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of professional experience.
Pay
$75,000 — $90,000 USD annual base pay
Tools
Google Suite workspaces
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