Executive Assistant

Thenewyorktimes
New York, US
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level administrative professionals with executive support experience in media or corporate settings who thrive in structured yet dynamic environments.

Best fit for

  • Executive assistants with 3+ years supporting C-suite in fast-paced corporate environments
    — “3-8 years industry experience, providing administrative support for senior executive
  • Detail-oriented organizers who can manage complex logistics across multiple stakeholders
    — “Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
  • Brand ambassadors comfortable representing leadership to internal and external contacts
    — “represent the VP and The New York Times brand

Things to consider

  • Requires in-office presence for conference room bookings and facilities coordination
    — “booking conference rooms
  • Must align with journalistic independence values beyond administrative duties
    — “Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence

How to stand out

  • Quantify efficiency improvements from past executive support roles
    — “Ensure efficient and economical facilitation of general office administration
  • Prepare examples of adapting processes in unstructured environments
    — “ability to adapt in an unstructured, fast-paced environment
  • Highlight experience managing vendor relationships at scale
    — “Maintain good working relationships with vendors/suppliers
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Executive

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Efficient facilitation of general office administration
  • Effective communication and management of office policies
Typical background
Executive Assistant ExperienceAdministrative Support

Skills & requirements

Required

Administrative SupportCalendar ManagementTravel BookingExpense Reports

Preferred

Vendor ManagementFacilities Coordination

Stack & domain

AdministrationCommunicationPlanningSchedulingExecutive Support

About the role

Original posting from Thenewyorktimes via Greenhouse

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 USDFor 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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Source: Thenewyorktimes careers (Greenhouse)

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