Job Description :The New York Post provides readers with the best in News, Sports, Pop Culture and Entertainment - with signature wit, irreverence and authority averaging 90 million unique viewers a month. Over the past 220 years, The Post has evolved into a multi-platform media company spanning print, digital, video, audio, app, television and commerce.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
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
Note: The NY Post adheres to a hybrid work model. At The New York Post we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.As an equal opportunity employer, the New York Post does not discriminate in hiring or the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The New York Post will consider the provision of reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants to enable them to participate in our application process and to effectively perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would impose an undue financial or operational hardship. Pay Range: $25/hr - $25/hr