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News Assistant
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Country: USA
Location: New York-New York City New York, NY 10001
Total applied: 40
Job Category:Creative/Design
Location:NY 10001
Status:Full Time, Employee
Occupations:Computer Animation & Multimedia
Career Level:Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
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News Assistant
The New York Times Company, a leading media company with 2007 revenues of $3.2 billion, includes The New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, The Boston Globe, 15 other daily Newspapers, WQXR-FM and more than 50 Web sites, including NYTimes.com, Boston.com and About.com. The Company's core purpose is to enhance society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news, information and entertainment.
NYTimes.com is looking for a News Assistants to work on a variety of journalistic and clerical tasks as members of the night staff of the Web newsroom. The ideal candidate is a recent college grad, a quick learner who enjoys being a jack-of-all-trades and loves the news.
Responsibilities:
- Post material from the newspaper on NYTimes.com in a manner that is consistent with The Times's style and sensibilities.
- Produce corrections and news briefs across a variety of sections.
- Research and write a daily news quiz.
- Develop a deep understanding of how the site is produced by the night staff.
- Act as a liaison between the Web newsroom and the team that manages our digital feed to partners.
Requirements:
- A strong, demonstrable passion for journalism
- Strong computer skills, including a knowledge of HTML and a familiarity with Web-based applications
- The ability to learn new tasks quickly and take initiative to solve problems and work independently
- Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a daily production environment
- The ability to communicate effectively across different departments
- Willingness to work a flexible night and weekend schedule
- Writing, editing and research proficiency
The New York Times Company is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, national origin, citizenship, or any other protected characteristic. The New York Times Company is committed to diversity in its most inclusive sense.
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