Newsroom Operations Manager - National

The New York Times•New York, NY

11h

About The Position

The New York Times is looking for a highly organized self-starter to join our Newsroom Operations team as an Operations Manager. We are looking for someone who is a quick learner, and able to handle the demands of a fast-paced news environment. You will provide important operational support to our busy and vital National desk. This team consists of editors and reporters based in New York and around the country. Additionally, you will support one or two other news desks as assigned. You will help support our journalists with a variety of daily responsibilities and short and long-term projects, and you will report directly to the Senior Manager of Newsroom Operations.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in an operational or administrative role
Guide projects forward
Experience dealing with detail and confidential and private concerns
You can work and keep an optimistic attitude
Maintain a high degree of confidentiality on all matters

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of training and experience
Be accessible after hours or on weekends when breaking news demands
Impeccable organizational and time management skills; ability to multitask, prioritize and work under deadline pressure
Work with all levels of management and staff and manage the needs of a team of 100+ employees and leaders
Research resources, troubleshoot and solve problems
Be accessible after hours or on weekends when breaking news demands

Responsibilities

Oversee the numerous logistics involved in the smooth daily operation of assigned department(s)
Work with the Newsroom Finance team to help create the annual budget and provide oversight of that budget, including monthly closes, supplying additional financial reports
Manage work and vacation schedules and maintain accurate time banks in Workday, and work with Payroll to verify timebanks for transfers, departures and annual payouts
Approve expenses and travel costs in Workday
Manage freelancers and vendors and process payments, working with the Contracts manager
Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable for the department
Work with HR and Recruiting teams to assist with position management transactions
Facilitate Workday management, including onboarding new employees and helping them to get the training, equipment and information they need
Purchase supplies and equipment, keep track of all departmental expenses, including capital spending and outside vendor spending
Work in Zip for independent contractor onboarding, sourcing events and purchasing
Be available for a variety of tasks that come up: troubleshooting, assisting reporters and editors.
Help with planning and setting up of special events
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.