Executive Assistant

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. 

About the Role:

As Executive Assistant, you will foster a sense of effectiveness and efficiency, by using your strong command of administrative office skills. You will represent the VP and The New York Times brand, to both internal colleagues and external clients. You will be expected to approach tasks and requests with a proactive “can-do” attitude, while you report directly to the Senior Vice President, Sales Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure efficient and economical facilitation of general office administration

• Communicate and manage the flow of office management policies and procedures

• Schedule appointments, interviews, conference calls and meetings including booking conference rooms

• Manage travel bookings of airfare and hotels while observing company policies

• Enter monthly Expense Reports

• Maintain good working relationships with vendors/suppliers and the Facilities Department

• Perform other responsibilities, including preparing reports, coordinate vacation schedules, track days off (i.e. vacation, personal, sick days)

• Calendar management

• Perform special projects

• Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of industry experience

• Experience prioritizing and meeting deadlines

• Experience working with all levels of management and other staff

• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• 3-8 years industry experience, providing administrative support for senior executive

• Sense of responsibility and ability to adapt in an unstructured, fast-paced environment

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The hourly rate of base pay for this role is:$38—$43.95 USD

For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs. 

For roles outside of the U.S., information on benefits will be provided during the interview process.

The New York Times Company is committed to being the world’s best source of independent, reliable and quality journalism. To do so, we embrace a diverse workforce that has a broad range of backgrounds and experiences across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. We encourage people from all  backgrounds to apply.

We are  an Equal Opportunity Employer and do 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 U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Know Your Rights Poster is available here. 

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