Executive Assistant, Newsroom

New York, NY · USD 75,000-90,000 / year · 5+ years experience · Onsite · Posted Oct 5, 2026

At a glance

The New York Times is seeking an experienced executive assistant to support the newsroom masthead, including the masthead editor overseeing strategy, operations, and finance.
This role serves as a critical administrative partner at the center of newsroom leadership, managing complex logistics and acting as a trusted representative of the office.

Provide operational and administrative support with organization, proactivity, and discretion.
Manage a complex, fast-changing calendar by prioritizing requests and resolving conflicts.
Track executive priorities and newsroom initiatives by preparing agendas, briefing packs, and action trackers.
Anticipate needs by proactively flagging relevant information, risks, and opportunities.
Draft and edit executive correspondence.
Process expense reports and reconcile receipts.
Serve as a professional liaison to newsroom leaders, department heads, and external partners.
Coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries and logistics.
Work on-site 4–5 days per week to provide real-time newsroom support.
Provide support as needed for the teams overseen by the leaders you support.

5+ years of administrative or executive support experience in complex, fast-paced organizations.
Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and judgment when handling sensitive matters.
Strong organizational, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated passion for and interest in journalism and media.
Proficiency in Google Suite workspaces.