Editorial Assistant, New York Times Licensing

Editorial Assistant, New York Times Licensing New York, NY 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. For those who require reasonable accommodations, please contact “View email address on click.appcast.io”. Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should email the address above. We encourage those with criminal histories to apply, and will consider their applications in a manner consistent with applicable “Fair Chance” laws, including but not limited to the NYC Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act. About the Role New York Times Licensing, the division that manages the distribution of journalism from The New York Times and other content providers around the world, is seeking an editorial assistant for its licensing editorial team. The editorial team is responsible for commissioning, editing, curating and packaging articles that make up various licensed products and services. They edit, repackage or abridge a wide range of columns, news stories and in-depth features to meet the needs of syndication clients. In addition, the team contributes to the creation, editing and distribution of bespoke publications and special series featuring essays by international contributors. The editorial assistant, an entry‑level position, supports editors in their daily tasks. The role is hybrid and requires three days per week in-office attendance. Responsibilities Perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks, including sending contracts to clients, processing invoices and uploading content to our distribution portal Reply to rights queries from the global sales team Light editing and short abridgments of articles according to each service’s parameters Proofread and copyedit for various projects as needed and potentially in other languages if relevant Scrape and format text from print issue PDFs for publication online Help coordinate and track payments for outside contributors and freelancers Ensure all articles sent over the wire have the proper metadata and formatting Prepare the daily newsletter email for the global sales team Send content advisories, newsletters and budgets to clients; check all content to ensure it is delivered to clients on time and through the proper feeds daily Track the number of articles automatically delivered to clients from each service weekly 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 Report to the Assistant Managing Editor, Syndicate Basic Qualifications 2+ years of editing and/or journalism experience or relevant experience in a media organization Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications or journalism Strong writing and editing skills Preferred Qualifications Tireless commitment to excellence and meticulous attention to detail Comfortable working in both the editorial and business spaces Eager to learn, and able to accept and implement feedback A resourceful, organized and creative self-starter who collaborates well and can prioritize flexibility Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams Experience researching resources, troubleshooting and solving problems creatively Open to embrace change, shift priorities quickly and manage multiple tasks simultaneously Knowledge of AP style Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin or German is a plus Avid consumer of all media and interested in The New York Times brand The annual base pay range for this role is $48,000 – $52,000 USD. For roles in the U.S., you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a Flexible Spending Account, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The New York Times