Operations Manager, Styles and Well
New York, NY · USD 85,000-100,000 / year · 3+ years experience · Hybrid · Posted Oct 5, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 3+ years experience
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Location
- New York, NY
- Salary
- USD 85,000-100,000 / year · Base salary
About the role
- The New York Times is seeking an operations manager to join the Newsroom Operations team, supporting the Styles, Well, and Real Estate departments.
- This role involves managing daily operational tasks, supporting journalists, and executing projects to maximize team efficiency.
- The position is a hybrid role based in New York City, requiring regular office attendance.
Responsibilities
- Schedule and update attendance for regular meetings and special events.
- Support editors during breaking news and timely news events.
- Help plan and execute culture-building activities for the departments.
- Manage and approve staff expenses in Workday, ensuring policy adherence.
- Manage work and vacation schedules and maintain accurate time banks.
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable for the department.
- Coordinate internal desk moves and assignments with Facilities.
- Work with HR and Recruiting to assist with position management transactions.
- Facilitate Workday management, including onboarding new employees.
- Purchase supplies and equipment and manage freelancer and vendor payments.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in an operational or administrative role.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under deadline pressure.
- Experience working with all levels of management and staff, supporting a team of 75+ employees.
- Ability to handle a heavy volume of requests, resolve problems, and make referrals.
- Maintain a high degree of confidentiality on all matters.
- High energy working style and optimistic attitude with a sense of urgency.
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Patience and a sense of humor.
- Experience working under deadline pressure and availability after hours or weekends.
- Experience working in a newsroom or at a media company.
- Experience with Google, MS Word, Excel, PeopleSoft, Workday, and Coupa.
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Restricted stock
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
- Company-matching 401(k) plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs
Workplace
- Hybrid position based in New York City.
- Requires regular attendance in the office each week per departmental guidance.
Skills
- Workday
- Coupa
- PeopleSoft
- MS Word
- Excel
