Job Description :

The New York Post delivers news, sports, pop culture and entertainment with unmatched speed, attitude and authority, reaching more than 90 million unique viewers each month. With a 225 year legacy and a fast moving digital first newsroom, the Post operates across print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce, and continues to define the city’s most talked about stories

The New York Post is seeking a part-time Editorial Page Assistant (24 hours per week; 3 shifts per week) to join our team. In collaboration with another part-time team member, this individual will be responsible for selecting, editing and laying out letters for The Post's daily Letters to the Editor section as well as handling other administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing the letters inbox, identifying a topic or topics for the daily letters section, editing and fact-checking submissions, laying out copy, choosing art, writing headlines and publishing the letters section online.

• Onboarding new freelance opinion writers, communicating with human resources and the opinion editor to get new writers approved and submitting a weekly freelance payroll

• Scheduling editorial board meetings, reserving conference rooms, sending out calendar invitations and coordinating visits with building security

• Assisting with social media posts

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The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 1-2 years' experience in politically-centered opinion writing or related work

• Related research-reporting skills

• Self-motivated and assertive with good use of tact and judgment

• Ability to work independently but also a great collaborator and a team player

• Proven track record to manage multiple tasks and ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and follow ups

• An effective manager of social media accounts

• Have a working knowledge of SEO and social-media best practices

• Proficiency in preparing WordPress files for online posting

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Note: The NY Post adheres to a hybrid work model.

Please note that this is an engagement facilitated through a third-party vendor. While the role supports The New York Post, employment and payroll will be managed by the vendor.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. EEO/Disabled/Vets

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We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.