Communications Associate

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$57K/yr – $70K/yrEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and coordinate external communications programs to protect the Times’ messaging while amplifying its journalism, with a focus on strategic planning, rapid-response handling, and data-driven storytelling.

  • Strategy and Planning: design communications plans, track metrics, and produce after-action reports to measure impact and identify improvements.
  • Rapid Response and Media: monitor public feedback, triage inquiries, and support on-call media requests after hours.
  • Audience Insights and Partnerships: maintain lists, track outcomes, and cultivate stakeholder relationships while upholding journalistic independence.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategy and Planning Help internal and external communications colleagues design communications plans, manage issues, track data, and build after-action reports to measure success and areas for improvement.
  • Rapid Response Teamwork Support the external communications team to monitor, triage, action, and analyze public feedback about The New York Times journalism.
  • Media Relations Take part in an on-call rotation to field incoming media requests after hours and on weekends.
  • Reporting and Tools: Build and maintain email lists, track audience metrics for communications efforts. Monitor and share audience development outcomes to find successes, milestones, and unique stories to share that amplify the value of the Times and its employees internally and externally.
  • Partner Relationships and Management: Build impactful, collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of work experience in communications, public affairs, or marketing
  • 2+ years of work experience working with digital content platforms

Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in communications or a related field
  • Experience working in a deadline-driven environment and juggling multiple tasks
  • Demonstrated passion for news, media, and journalism

Benefits

  • Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
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